Bill · H.R. 3618· House(119-HR-3618)
American Land and Property Protection Act
- Introduced
- 5/29/2025
- Last activity
- 5/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Alford
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "American Land and Property Protection Act," aims to stop certain people from buying real estate in the United States. It directs the President to take necessary actions to prohibit the purchase of both public and private real estate. This prohibition applies to nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, and associated agents, trustees, or fiduciaries. The restrictions target those associated with the governments of the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, North Korea, Iran, and other foreign adversaries. The definition of foreign adversary includes specific nations and entities like Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and designated foreign terrorist organizations.
Yes
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The bill enhances the protection of US land by restricting purchases by foreign adversaries.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands presidential authority to prohibit real estate transactions.
The opposite
Would men be better off under this?-5
Foreign nationals from the targeted countries may face significant restrictions on property rights.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The bill targets nonresident aliens, which may create a more restrictive climate for foreign nationals.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibiting real estate purchases by specific foreign entities: The bill mandates that the President take actions to prevent nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, and their associates from purchasing public or private real estate in the United States (Section 2(a)). This would prevent those associated with the governments of the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, North Korea, Iran, and other foreign adversaries from acquiring land.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are detailed in the text: The provided text focuses on the prohibitions and definitions without outlining specific negative consequences for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-5Good For Men-5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- 5/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House