Protecting Public Lands from Foreign Control
Official: Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands Act
IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
Why This Matters
This bill aims to keep public lands safe by involving the Secretary of the Interior in reviewing land deals with foreign countries that may pose a risk to national security.
If you live near public lands, this bill could help protect those areas from foreign ownership.
Affects: This bill affects communities near public lands and resources that could be sold to foreign buyers.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill adds the Secretary of the Interior to a key government committee. 2. The committee reviews land transactions involving foreign buyers. 3. It focuses on transactions with foreign adversaries like China and Russia. 4. The Secretary will notify the committee about potentially risky land deals. 5. Certain review requirements will end if countries are no longer considered adversaries.
Who is affected?
This bill affects communities near public lands and resources that could be sold to foreign buyers.