United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 368.
Introduced:Feb 18, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Hawley Tuberville
Senator
Republican
AL
Cosponsors
1
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Summary
This bill establishes the United States Foundation for International Conservation to support wildlife and habitat conservation efforts around the world. The foundation would partner with governments, NGOs, and communities to protect biodiversity and ecosystems in other countries.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill establishes the United States Foundation for International Conservation to support wildlife and habitat conservation efforts around the world. The foundation would partner with governments, NGOs, and communities to protect biodiversity and ecosystems in other countries.
Last updated: 1/5/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Protecting America's Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill prohibits persons associated with the governments of Iran, North Korea, China, or Russia from purchasing or leasing agricultural land in the United States.</p><p>Specifically, the President must prohibit any person (individual or entity) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of these foreign governments from purchasing or leasing (1) public agricultural land that is owned by the United States and administered by a federal department or agency, or (2) private agricultural land that is located in the United States.</p><p>A person that violates or attempts to violate this prohibition is subject to civil and criminal penalties. This prohibition does not require a person that owns or leases agricultural land as of the date of this bill's enactment to sell that land.</p><p>Further, the President must prohibit a person associated with these foreign governments and who leases, or who has full or partial ownership of, agricultural land in the United States from participating in Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Exceptions are included to allow for participation in USDA programs related to food safety, the health and labor safety of individuals, or certain reporting and disclosure requirements.</p><p>The bill excludes U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents from these restrictions.</p><p>The bill also amends the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA) to require reporting on security interests and leases.</p><p>Finally, the Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress on AFIDA.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Establishes U.S. Foundation for International Conservation
Supports global wildlife and habitat protection efforts
Creates public-private partnerships for conservation
Provides funding mechanism for international biodiversity work
Strengthens U.S. role in global conservation leadership
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
The U.S. would have a dedicated foundation to fund conservation projects worldwide. This could help protect endangered species and ecosystems in developing countries while enhancing American soft power through environmental diplomacy.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
618, 119th Congress (2025). "United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-618
