Bill · H.R. 1309· House(119-HR-1309)

Protect America’s Lands Act

Age: 62 years

Tennessee

Introduced: 2/13/2025
Last activity: 2/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by: Mark Green
Cosponsors: - 22 - 0

Finance and Financial Sector

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Protect America's Lands Act," seeks to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It aims to prohibit national securities exchanges from processing transactions involving securities issued by "natural asset companies." A natural asset company is defined as one that holds rights to the ecological performance of a specific land area and manages it for conservation or sustainability. The bill also includes companies that control or are controlled by such entities.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 5

Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-5
The bill restricts a specific type of investment opportunity that may be of interest to high net worth individuals.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-5
The bill restricts the ability of specialized natural asset companies to access national securities exchanges.
Does this invest in rural communities?-4
The bill restricts the financial viability of natural asset companies that manage land for conservation, which could impact rural land management models.