hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Bans new corporate ownership of agricultural land nationwide.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT).
Introduced in the Senate and referred to committee.
This bill, introduced by Senators Booker and Sanders, proposes to stop new corporate entities from owning U.S. agricultural land. It aims to support family farming and local communities by preventing large corporate investors, especially pension funds, from acquiring farmland. As an introduced bill, it has been assigned to a committee for review and discussion, and no votes have occurred yet.
Introduced Apr 27, 2026
The 'Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026' was introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2026, by Senators Booker and Sanders. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for consideration. For the bill to become law, it must pass through this committee, be voted on and passed by the full Senate, then pass the House of Representatives, and finally be signed by the President.
If passed, this bill could make it easier for independent family farmers to purchase land by reducing competition from large corporate investors, who the bill states have contributed to rising farmland prices. It aims to shift land ownership back towards natural persons actively involved in farming, potentially fostering long-term conservation and ensuring agricultural land is used in ways that benefit local communities rather than focusing solely on short-term profits.
Supporters Say
Supporters believe this bill protects family farms, stabilizes farmland prices, and ensures agricultural land benefits local communities and national security.
Critics Say
The bill text does not detail specific criticisms or opposing viewpoints.
The bill's findings emphasize the importance of family farms for the nation's well-being and security, arguing that corporate ownership leads to short-term profit motives and hurts local communities. It highlights a significant increase in institutionally owned farm properties and market value, and that higher farmland prices disadvantage independent family farmers. The bill asserts a national public interest in regulating corporate ownership of agricultural land. The bill text itself does not present arguments from those who might oppose such regulations.