HR 8531
Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:04 AM
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The Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026 aims to limit corporate ownership of agricultural land in the United States. It prohibits new acquisitions of farmland by certain types of legal entities, particularly those controlled by corporations or pension funds, and establishes stricter definitions of ‘actively engaged in farming.’ The bill seeks to preserve farmland for family farmers and prevent short-term profit motives from undermining long-term agricultural sustainability and national security. It also provides states with the authority to enact even more restrictive regulations on farmland ownership.
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