College Transparency Act

House Bill

H.R. 4806

119th Congress

College Transparency Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Steve Cohen

Representative

Democratic

TN-9

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would prohibit foreign governments or entities from owning property or establishing certain types of facilities in the United States. It would require foreign-owned properties to be transferred to the federal government, which would then provide compensation to the owners.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

SponsorSteve Cohen (D-TN)

Introduced10/28/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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College Transparency Act

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This bill would prohibit foreign governments or entities from owning property or establishing certain types of facilities in the United States. It would require foreign-owned properties to be transferred to the federal government, which would then provide compensation to the owners.

Bill Number: 4806
Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-TN)
Introduced: 10/28/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: College Transparency Act
Bill Number: 4806
Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-TN)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 10/28/2025
Summary: This bill would prohibit foreign governments or entities from owning property or establishing certain types of facilities in the United States. It would require foreign-owned properties to be transferred to the federal government, which would then provide compensation to the owners.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prohibit foreign governments or entities from owning property or establishing certain types of facilities in the United States. It would require foreign-owned properties to be transferred to the federal government, which would then provide compensation to the owners.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protection of American Land Act of 2023 This bill prohibits a foreign nation (including a foreign government official or state-sponsored entity) from owning certain property or establishing a law enforcement facility in the United States. The bill prohibits a foreign nation from purchasing or owning a building or land in the United States. Under the bill, foreign nations must transfer such properties to the federal government. The Department of the Treasury must provide market-rate compensation for returned property within two years of the bill's enactment. The bill also prohibits a foreign nation from establishing in the United States a facility that conducts security, espionage, acts of law enforcement, or surveillance on U.S. citizens.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bans foreign nations from purchasing or owning buildings or land in the United States
Requires foreign-owned properties to be transferred to the federal government, which will provide market-rate compensation
Prohibits foreign nations from establishing facilities in the U.S. for security, espionage, law enforcement, or surveillance activities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect foreign governments and entities that currently own property in the U.S. or have plans to establish certain types of facilities here. It could also impact Americans who are selling property to foreign buyers. The real-world changes would be a reduction in foreign ownership of U.S. land and buildings, as well as the elimination of foreign-run security or surveillance operations on American soil.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4806, 119th Congress (2025). "College Transparency Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4806

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