# 119-s-2258: Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act

119-s-2258, Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2258
- Congress: 119
- Title: Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-10
- Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Blocks purchases of U.S. agricultural land by foreign entities tied to the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party.** It also temporarily bans those covered entities from buying many types of residential real estate and sets rules to force divestment, fines, and enforcement.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Void noncompete agreements at farms: benefit, low. This bill would void any noncompete between an employee and a covered foreign entity that owns or leases U.S. agricultural land. If enacted, those noncompetes would have no legal force starting upon enactment.
- Ban on foreign ownership of farms: cost, medium. This bill would make it unlawful for covered foreign entities to buy or lease U.S. agricultural land. Covered foreign entities that already hold such land would have to file a letter of intent to divest within 180 days and complete divestment within 1 year. The Agriculture Secretary would issue rul…
- Temporary ban on foreign home purchases: mixed, medium. This bill would bar covered foreign entities from buying U.S. residential units during a covered period. The covered period would start at enactment and end 2 years later unless the President extends it by 2 years. If enacted, covered foreign entities that already own units would have to divest wit…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1792: AI Whistleblower Protection Act
- 119-s-1381: Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2025
- 119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
- 119-s-243: Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
- 119-s-4509: PBM Act

## Sources
- [119-s-2258 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2258)

## Related
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1792: AI Whistleblower Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1792)
- [119-s-1381: Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1381)
- [119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-292)
- [119-s-243: Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-243)
- [119-s-4509: PBM Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4509)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2258 (as of 2026-04-21).