Protecting our Land Act

House Bill

H.R. 458

119th Congress

Protecting our Land Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darrell E. Issa

Representative

Republican

CA-48

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill requires the President to direct federal agencies to prohibit foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing real estate in the United States. The legislation addresses national security concerns about adversarial nations acquiring American land, particularly near sensitive military and agricultural areas. It mandates rulemaking to implement the prohibition across relevant agencies.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the President to direct federal agencies to prohibit foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing real estate in the United States. The legislation addresses national security concerns about adversarial nations acquiring American land, particularly near sensitive military and agricultural areas. It mandates rulemaking to implement the prohibition across relevant agencies.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protecting our Land Act This bill requires the President to direct federal agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit foreign adversaries or state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing real estate located in the United States.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits real estate purchases by foreign adversaries
Covers state sponsors of terrorism
Requires presidential direction to agencies
Mandates regulatory implementation
Addresses national security land ownership concerns

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Recent controversies over Chinese-linked land purchases near military bases have heightened concern about foreign adversary real estate ownership. This bill provides a comprehensive prohibition rather than piecemeal restrictions. Implementation would require defining covered adversaries and enforcement mechanisms. The broad approach aims to close gaps in current CFIUS and state-level restrictions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

458, 119th Congress (2025). "Protecting our Land Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-458