SOIL Act of 2025

The SOIL Act of 2025 would add a new provision to the Defense Production Act of 1950 that blocks certain foreign countries from buying, leasing, or obtaining a concession to use U.S. property within 10 miles of what it designates as a “sensitive site.” The targeted countries are China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, and any entity acting on behalf of or controlled by their governments. The measure is designed to prevent foreign access to land near critical U.S. military, security, or port facilities and to give Congress a mechanism to be promptly informed of any violations. Purchases, leases, or concessions entered into after the act’s enactment would be subject to the prohibition. The definition of “sensitive site” is broad and set by the committee, and may include locations that could enable intelligence collection or compromise national security.