Bill · H.R. 4454· House(119-HR-4454)
SOIL Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/16/2025
- Last activity
- 7/16/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Darrell Issa
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Saving Our Invaluable Land Act of 2025," aims to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950. It seeks to prohibit specific foreign countries from purchasing or leasing property near sensitive locations in the United States. The prohibited countries include China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, along with any entity acting on their behalf. This restriction covers property within 10 miles of a sensitive site, such as military installations or ports. The bill also requires the Committee to notify Congress if any violations are identified.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security Protection: By prohibiting "covered foreign countries" from purchasing or leasing property within 10 miles of a "sensitive site," the bill seeks to prevent these entities from gaining proximity to locations like military installations or air and maritime ports (Section 2, subsection (r)(1) and (4)(A)).
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Intelligence and Surveillance Prevention: The bill aims to prevent foreign entities from having the ability to collect intelligence or exposing national security activities to the risk of foreign surveillance (Section 2, subsection (r)(4)(B)(iv)).
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Congressional Oversight: The Committee is required to promptly notify Congress if a violation or attempted violation of these requirements is identified (Section 2, subsection (r)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Property Transactions: The bill prohibits certain foreign countries and their controlled entities from purchasing, leasing, or receiving concessions for property within 10 miles of designated sensitive sites (Section 2, subsection (r)(1)).
- 7/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Glenn GrothmanRepublican · Wisconsin
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Doug LaMalfaRepublican · California
Nathaniel MoranRepublican · Texas
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana