Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025
In Committee
Introduced:Jan 22, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael D. Crapo
Senator
Republican
ID
Cosponsors
8
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Summary
This bill requires CFIUS review of real estate purchases by foreign persons connected to Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea near military facilities. Reviews cover property within 100 miles of military installations or 50 miles of training routes and special airspace. DOD and DOT cannot issue final determinations on affected projects until CFIUS completes its review, protecting sensitive military areas from foreign adversary acquisition.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill requires CFIUS review of real estate purchases by foreign persons connected to Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea near military facilities. Reviews cover property within 100 miles of military installations or 50 miles of training routes and special airspace. DOD and DOT cannot issue final determinations on affected projects until CFIUS completes its review, protecting sensitive military areas from foreign adversary acquisition.
Last updated: 1/4/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill places restrictions on the purchase of certain property by a foreign person (e.g., an individual or entity) who is owned or controlled by, is acting for or on behalf of, or receives subsidies from Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea.</p><p>Specifically, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) must review a purchase or lease by, or a concession to, any such foreign person of private or public real estate in the United States that is within (1) 100 miles of a military installation; or (2) 50 miles of a military training route, special use airspace, a controlled firing area, or a military operations area.</p><p>Further, the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation may not issue final determinations regarding specified projects (e.g., energy projects) that involve a transaction under review by CFIUS until CFIUS concludes its action.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Mandates CFIUS review of property near military installations
Covers purchases within 100 miles of bases, 50 miles of training areas
Targets persons connected to Russia, China, Iran, North Korea
Includes leases and concessions, not just purchases
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
This legislation responds to national security concerns about foreign adversary land purchases near sensitive military sites. Recent cases of Chinese-linked purchases near U.S. bases have highlighted vulnerabilities. The bill provides systematic screening of transactions that could enable surveillance or interference with military operations, though it may delay legitimate real estate transactions in affected areas.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Related Subjects
Asia
Aviation and airports
China
Congressional oversight
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
Foreign property
Government studies and investigations
Iran
Middle East
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Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
197, 119th Congress (2025). "Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-197
