To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit certain foreign countries from purchasing or leasing property near sensitive sites, and for other purposes.
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IntroducedMr. Issa (for himself, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Cline, Mr. Grothman, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
The SOIL Act of 2025 (Saving Our Invaluable Land Act) prohibits China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and entities controlled by or acting on behalf of these governments from purchasing, leasing, or obtaining concessions on any property within 10 miles of "sensitive sites" in the United States.
Sensitive sites are defined as:
- Air or maritime ports
- U.S. military installations
- Other government facilities deemed sensitive for national security by CFIUS
- Locations where foreign countries could potentially conduct surveillance or collect intelligence on national security activities
The bill amends Section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, which governs the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
Who Benefits and How
U.S. National Security Interests (POSITIVE)
- Enhanced protection of military installations and critical infrastructure from foreign surveillance
- Reduced risk of adversary nations establishing intelligence collection capabilities near sensitive sites
- Stronger regulatory framework for screening foreign real estate transactions
Domestic Real Estate Owners/Developers Near Sensitive Sites (MIXED)
- May face reduced competition from foreign buyers, potentially beneficial
- Properties may face new disclosure or compliance requirements
CFIUS (Expanded Authority)
- Gains new enforcement responsibilities and authority to identify violations
- Required to notify Congress of any violations or attempted violations
Who Bears the Burden and How
China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Their Controlled Entities (NEGATIVE)
- Prohibited from acquiring property near sensitive sites
- Existing concessions/leases may be affected depending on implementation
Property Owners Seeking to Sell to Foreign Entities (MIXED)
- Reduced pool of potential buyers for properties near sensitive sites
- May need additional due diligence to verify buyer eligibility
Key Provisions
- Geographic Restriction: 10-mile buffer zone around all sensitive sites
- Covered Countries: China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and controlled entities
- Covered Transactions: Purchases, leases, and concessions
- Enforcement: CFIUS oversight with Congressional notification requirements
- Effective Date: Applies to transactions made on or after enactment
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Restrict foreign adversary nations from purchasing or leasing property near sensitive U.S. national security sites by amending the Defense Production Act of 1950.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Addresses national security concerns about foreign adversary land purchases near military and critical infrastructure through CFIUS regulatory framework"
Likely Beneficiaries
- U.S. national security apparatus
- Department of Defense
- domestic real estate interests near sensitive sites
Likely Burden Bearers
- China
- Iran
- North Korea
- Russia
- foreign-controlled entities
- property sellers seeking foreign buyers
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