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.
AI Summary
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
<p><b>Protection of American Land Act of 2023</b></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p><br> </p>
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
