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Bans Foreign Purchase of U.S. Real Estate
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Bans Foreign Purchase of U.S. Real Estate

IntroducedJanuary 15, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Why This Matters

This bill prohibits foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing real estate in the United States.

If you own property in the U.S., this law prevents foreign adversaries from buying it.
Who this affects
foreign governments · individuals · U.S. property owners
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill stops foreign adversaries from buying land in the United States.
  2. 2It applies to both public and private real estate.
  3. 3The President will enforce rules to block these purchases.
  4. 4Foreign adversaries include governments and individuals that threaten U.S. security.
  5. 5State sponsors of terrorism are also banned from buying U.S. property.
Read the detailed summary

Protecting our Land Act This bill requires the President to direct federal agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit foreign adversaries or state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing real estate located in the United States.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 15, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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The President

Joe Biden
46th President
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