In case you were not aware, Congress in now on recess until September 8th. This means all of them have gone back to their respective states and districts. Now would be a great time to meet with them, write letters, and send emails.
Here is the perfect bill to talk about:
HR 809: sponsored by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and 86 cosponsors (no one from Arizona!), introduced in February 2023. What is it about? Prohibit the People’s Republic of China (PRC) from purchasing agriculture lands in the United States.
The bill was referred to both the House Agriculture Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. However, in 18 months, neither committee has given a hearing to this bill.
The chairmen of the committees have the authority to schedule hearings but have not done so. The Chairman of the Agriculture Committee is Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA). The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee is Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX).
China has bought thousands and thousands of acres of land in the United States. And that is concerning!