Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025

Increased Oversight of Sensitive Areas: The bill requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review the purchase or lease of real estate located within 100 miles of a military installation or 50 miles of certain military airspace and training routes (Section 2(a)(1)(B)(vi)). This could provide better scrutiny of land acquisitions near military assets.

Targeted Security Measures: The review process specifically targets foreign persons who are owned, controlled, or receive subsidies from the governments of the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Section 2(a)(1)(B)(vi)(II)).

Mandatory Security Reviews: The bill requires the Committee to unilaterally initiate reviews for these specific covered transactions (Section 2(b)(1)(ii)).

Enhanced Communication with Officials: The bill requires certifications regarding these transactions to be sent to specific Members of the Senate and House of Representatives based on the location of the military installations or areas involved (Section 2(c)(3)).

National Security Protection for Energy Projects: If the Committee determines a real property transaction threatens national security, the Secretary of Defense must find that the energy project results in an unacceptable risk (Section 3(a)(2)(B)).

Project Delays: The Secretary of Defense may not complete the review of an energy project until the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States concludes its action regarding the real property involved (Section 3(a)(1)(A)).

Restrictions on Transportation Determinations: The Secretary of Transportation is prohibited from issuing determinations regarding proposed structures on certain real property until the Committee concludes its action and specific findings are made by the Secretary of Defense (Section 3(a)(2)).