Securing America’s Land from Foreign Interference Act
H.R. 809, the Securing America’s Land from Foreign Interference Act, would require the President to take actions necessary to prohibit the purchase of any public or private real estate located in the United States by members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and by entities that are under the ownership, control, or influence of the CCP. The bill defines the United States broadly to include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. The language begins with a strong executive-branch directive “notwithstanding any other provision of law,” signaling that the President should act to implement the prohibition even if other laws might appear to permit otherwise. The text provided does not include details on enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or how membership or CCP influence would be determined, nor does it specify a timeline for action. In short, if enacted, the bill would empower the President to bar land purchases in the U.S. by individuals linked to the CCP and by entities tied to the CCP, with a broad scope that covers both government-owned and private real estate across U.S. jurisdictions.
Key Points
- 1Prohibition target: The President must prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate in the United States by CCP members and by entities that are under the CCP’s ownership, control, or influence.
- 2Scope of property: Applies to all real estate, whether public (government-owned) or private.
- 3Geography: The definition of the United States covers all states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (e.g., Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, etc.).
- 4Legal priority: The clause “Notwithstanding any other provision of law” indicates the prohibition should take precedence over existing laws when implementing the policy.
- 5Status and process: The bill is introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs; sponsor and final status are not provided in the text given.