Support legislation to protect U.S. farmland and sensitive sites from foreign adversaries by expanding federal oversight of foreign land purchases.

Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mr. Thompson of California, Mrs. Hinson, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Dunn of Florida, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Nunn of Iowa, Mr. Moran, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Harrigan, Mr. Panetta, and Mr. Feenstra) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services...

Mike Thompson cosponsored a bill to increase CFIUS jurisdiction over land purchases and impose special guards against foreign adversary purchases near sensitive sites.

H.R. 8700 (IH) - Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act - BILLS-119hr8700ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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expands efforts to counter foreign adversaries such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea

Thompson highlighted the FY2026 NDAA as expanding efforts to counter foreign adversaries, which aligns with support for stronger oversight and protections against foreign adversary influence.

THOMPSON SUPPORTS FISCAL YEAR 2026 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
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The bill has bipartisan support from Representatives ... and Mike Thompson (D-CA).

Thompson is listed as a bipartisan supporter of legislation expanding federal oversight of foreign land purchases to protect farmland and sensitive sites from foreign adversaries.

Moolenaar Introduces Bill to Stop China From Acquiring U.S. Farmland | Select Committee on the CCP
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On May 7, 2026, H.R. 8700 was introduced in the House by Mr. Moolenaar for himself and multiple cosponsors, including Mike Thompson (CA). The bill would give CFIUS greater jurisdiction over land purchases, impose special guards against foreign adversary land purchases near sensitive sites, and expand the definition of sensitive sites.

Strong evidence Thompson actively supported and cosponsored a 2026 bill matching the claim’s core goal.

partial same_term A for effort

H.R. 8700 (IH) - Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act - BILLS-119hr8700ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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The 118th Congress version of the bill was introduced July 12, 2023, with Thompson named as a cosponsor on legislation to strengthen and expand protections around national security sites, critical infrastructure, and farmland. The bill text says it would give CFIUS greater jurisdiction over land purchases and impose special guards against foreign adversary purchases near sensitive sites.

Earlier concrete support for the same legislative effort, showing Thompson had already backed this policy direction before the lookback window.

partial same_term A for effort

H.R. 4577 (118th Congress) - Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act | GovInfo
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This committee press release states that the bipartisan bill was introduced on May 7, 2026, and lists Mike Thompson (D-CA) among the cosponsors. It says the bill closes loopholes, presumptively bars foreign adversaries from purchasing land, and gives the administration authority to protect U.S. farmland and real estate near sensitive facilities.

Official confirmation that Thompson remained aligned with and publicly attached to the 2026 effort to expand federal oversight of foreign land purchases.

partial same_term A for effort

Moolenaar Introduces Bill to Stop China From Acquiring U.S. Farmland | Select Committee on the CCP
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The current GovInfo bill page for H.R. 8700 still lists Mike Thompson as a cosponsor and shows the bill as introduced in the House on May 7, 2026, referred to the Committees on Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, with no later action date listed on the page.

Official current status shows Thompson remained attached to the bill, but the measure was still only introduced and referred, not enacted.

partial same_term A for effort

H.R. 8700 (IH) - Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act - BILLS-119hr8700ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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GovInfo's bill record for H.R. 8700 lists Mike Thompson (CA) among the cosponsors. It shows the bill was introduced in the House on May 7, 2026 and referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Energy and Commerce. The page's last action date remains May 7, 2026, with no later action listed on the record.

Official record confirms Thompson supported the measure by cosponsoring it, but the bill remained at introduction and referral with no enacted outcome, so the commitment is still only partially delivered.

partial same_term A for effort

H.R. 8700 (IH) - Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act - BILLS-119hr8700ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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