The Arizona House of Representatives has passed a resolution (HR2002) urging Congress to enact the "Securing America's Land from Foreign Interference Act" or similar legislation. This resolution highlights concerns regarding foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, particularly emphasizing the increasing investments from the Chinese Communist Party. The resolution points out that foreign investments could pose risks to national security and food supply, especially as American farmland transitions to new ownership in the coming years.
The resolution calls for congressional action to prohibit the sale of U.S. land to foreign investors, particularly those affiliated with adversarial nations. It also directs the Arizona Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to key federal officials, including the President and members of Congress from Arizona, to advocate for the proposed legislative measures. The resolution was passed by the House on February 21, 2023, and filed with the Secretary of State on the same day.