To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism.
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Summary
What This Bill Does
The Protecting our Land Act prohibits foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing any public or private real estate in the United States. The bill directs the President to have federal agencies create regulations enforcing this ban, which also covers agents, instrumentalities, and individuals affiliated with these hostile nations.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. national security interests benefit from reduced foreign influence over American land and property. Domestic real estate buyers and investors may face less competition from foreign adversaries. Federal security agencies gain new regulatory authority to screen and block real estate transactions involving hostile foreign actors.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal agencies must develop and implement new rules and regulations to enforce the prohibition, adding administrative workload. Foreign nationals and entities from designated adversary nations or state sponsors of terrorism are barred from purchasing U.S. real estate. Real estate professionals and title companies may face new compliance requirements to verify buyer eligibility.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits any foreign adversary or state sponsor of terrorism from purchasing public or private U.S. real estate
- Extends the ban to agents, instrumentalities, and persons owned, controlled by, or affiliated with these entities
- Defines "foreign adversary" as any foreign government or entity engaged in conduct significantly adverse to U.S. national security
- Defines "state sponsor of terrorism" using existing State Department designations under multiple statutes
- Applies to all U.S. states, territories, and possessions including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
The bill aims to prevent foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism from acquiring public or private real estate in the United States, enhancing national security.
Policy Domains
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Any foreign government or non-government entity engaged in activities significantly detrimental to U.S. national security.
A country that repeatedly supports international terrorism, as determined by the Secretary of State.
Includes all states, territories, and possessions of the U.S.
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