Republican lawmakers, including Congressman GT and Rep. James Comer, are pushing to ban Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland, citing threats to food and national security. Rep. Feenstra's bill to ban China from buying American farmland has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan labor working group, led by HouseAgGOP, is addressing labor issues in agriculture, emphasizing the importance of a strong food supply chain and legal pathways for agricultural workers.
Today, the bipartisan labor working group hosted a Member forum to discuss the H-2a visa program. Agriculture is greatly affected by labor constraints, and attending members shared their constituent's personal accounts with these barriers. Cochairs @RepRickCrawford and… https://t.co/Z1ZvFTD8s1
The facts are clear: foreign ownership of U.S. farmland is a threat to American food, national, and economic security. I'm looking forward to working with @HouseAgGOP to address this threat. https://t.co/7waKnhDn01
Proud to join in on this critically important conversation and share the importance of passing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act with @HouseAgGOP's labor working group. https://t.co/uLeqmYKp5X
Our Agriculture Labor Working Group heard from colleagues representing communities across our nation. A viable path for legal agriculture workers is imperative. It’s food security! https://t.co/J8THZQb8CU
Today, I attended @HouseAgGOP's working group where I discussed issues our producers face. Labor is a top concern for ag industries across the nation, & it's past time we deliver solutions to farmers, ranchers, workers, & to all Americans who deserve a strong food supply chain. https://t.co/W52jLRTMFP
🚨Growing foreign ownership of U.S. farmland, particularly by China, poses a direct threat to our food security and national security. Safeguarding our farmland and food supply requires a whole of government approach. Read👇 https://t.co/e2BYnxYOni
I thank @HouseAgGOP Chairman @CongressmanGT for his leadership on this issue. I'm also proud that my bill — the Defend America's Rural Energy Act — passed the U.S. House of Representatives last March to ban China from buying American farmland. We must defend our farmland. #IA04 https://t.co/DI4ZNCl2o8
🚨Chairman @CongressmanGT & @GOPoversight Chairman @RepJamesComer Statement on GAO Report on Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland: “Growing foreign ownership of U.S. farmland, particularly by China, poses a direct threat to our food security and national security. Safeguarding our…
Republicans in Congress need to ban the Chinese Communist Party from buying farmland now. If they don’t, it’s obvious they’re compromised by China too. Make them make this a priority ⬇️🇺🇸 https://t.co/cEu7wKMCoq