Bill · S. 715· Senate(119-S-715)
No American Land for Communist China Act
- Introduced
- 2/25/2025
- Last activity
- 2/25/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Cynthia Lummis
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No American Land for Communist China Act" seeks to stop certain people and businesses from buying property next to specific federal lands. It prohibits the purchase of real estate adjacent to covered Federal land by agents of the Government of the People's Republic of China. It also bans businesses where the Chinese government owns at least 25 percent of the equity. Covered land includes land under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the Interior, Defense, Agriculture (Forest Service), and Energy, as well as Indian country. This bill applies to the United States and its territories or possessions.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+4
The bill specifically includes protections for land identified as Indian country from being purchased by the specified foreign entities.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The bill prevents specific foreign entities from acquiring land adjacent to government-managed federal lands.
Does this tighten control of the border?+3
The bill limits land ownership by foreign agents near sensitive federal jurisdictions which may assist in domestic security interests.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restriction of property purchases by specific foreign entities: The bill prohibits agents of the Government of the People's Republic of China and businesses with significant Chinese government ownership from buying land next to federal properties (Sec. 2(b)). This could prevent certain foreign entities from acquiring land adjacent to government-managed areas.
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Protection of specific federal jurisdictions: The law targets land managed by the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Agriculture regarding the Forest Service, and the Secretary of Energy (Sec. 2(a)(1)). This creates a specific boundary for what land is protected from these specific purchasers.
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Protection of Indian country: The prohibition includes land that is considered Indian country (Sec. 2(a)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on business ownership and investment: The bill prohibits any business where the Government of the People's Republic of China owns 25 percent or more of the equity interests from purchasing adjacent land (Sec. 2(b)(2)). This could impact businesses that have significant international equity arrangements.
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 Native Americans+4Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Business Owners+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3Improves Affordable Housing+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 6/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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