This bill prohibits individuals and entities connected to the governments of North Korea, Iran, China, and Russia from purchasing agricultural land in the United States. The legislation grants the President broad authority to implement this prohibition using emergency economic powers and to prevent these same foreign-connected entities from participating in most Department of Agriculture programs, with an exception for food safety and inspection activities. Violators would face civil and criminal penalties under existing international economic sanctions laws. The bill applies to all U.S. territories and possessions, and does not specify a sunset date or particular funding amount, meaning the prohibition would remain in effect indefinitely once implemented.
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