Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB809

Introduced
1/28/25  

Caption

Securing America's Land from Foreign Interference ActThis bill requires the President to take actions as necessary to prohibit members of the Chinese Communist Party (and entities owned, controlled, or influenced by the party) from purchasing real estate located in the United States, U.S. territories, or U.S. possessions.

Impact

If enacted, HB 809 would have significant implications for state laws regarding property ownership and international investment. It sets a legal precedent aimed at limiting foreign ownership in U.S. real estate, specifically targeting entities associated with the CCP. This could affect existing contracts and investments by Chinese firms and may lead to increased scrutiny of foreign investment in real estate. Furthermore, state and local governments may need to adjust their regulations to comply with federal mandates imposed by this bill.

Summary

House Bill 809, known as the 'Securing America’s Land from Foreign Interference Act', aims to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and entities under its control or influence. This legislation has been introduced as a measure to enhance national security and protect American interests from foreign interference in the domestic real estate market. By prohibiting such purchases, the bill seeks to safeguard strategic locations and resources from potential adversarial influences.

Contention

While supporters of HB 809 argue that it addresses genuine concerns regarding national security and foreign influence, critics may view the bill as an overreach that could lead to discrimination against foreign investors and complications in international trade relationships. Divergent opinions on the balance between safeguarding national interests and maintaining open economic policies could fuel debates during the legislative process. Additionally, the enforcement of such prohibitions could pose challenges, requiring a clear definition of ownership and influence, as well as mechanisms for monitoring compliance.

Congress_id

119-HR-809

Policy_area

International Affairs

Introduced_date

2025-01-28

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB344

Securing America's Land from Foreign Interference Act This bill requires the President to take actions as necessary to prohibit members of the Chinese Communist Party (and entities owned, controlled, or influenced by the party) from purchasing real estate located in the United States.

US HR207

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of the House from serving on the board of directors of any entity which receives funding from, or is affiliated with or owned or controlled by, the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, any other element of the Chinese Communist Party, or any foreign adversary, and for other purposes.

US HB57

Protecting Personal Data from Foreign Adversaries Act This bill authorizes sanctions and other prohibitions relating to software that engages in user data theft on behalf of certain foreign countries or entities. The President may regulate or prohibit transactions using software that engages in the theft or unauthorized transmission of user data and provides access to such data to (1) a communist country, (2) the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), (3) a foreign adversary, or (4) a state sponsor of terrorism. The President may also impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on developers and owners of software that makes unauthorized transmissions of user data to servers located in China that are accessible by China's government or the CCP. The Department of State shall report to Congress a determination regarding whether WeChat or TikTok fall within certain regulations and prohibitions, including those provided under this bill. (WeChat and TikTok are software programs developed by China-based companies.)

US HB212

Protecting our Land Act This bill requires the President to direct federal agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit foreign adversaries or state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing real estate located in the United States.

US HB315

No Taxpayer Funded Platform for Chinese Communists Act This bill prohibits using federal funds made available to the U.S. Agency for Global Media to provide an open platform for representatives of the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or any entity owned or controlled by the Chinese government or by the CCP.

US HB293

Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products (e.g., crude oil) from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to (1) China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran; (2) any other country the government of which is subject to sanctions imposed by the United States; and (3) any entity owned, controlled, or influenced by such countries or the Chinese Communist Party. However, DOE may issue a waiver of the prohibition if the export or sale of petroleum products is in the national security interests of the United States.

US HB499

Securing American Families and Enterprises from People's Republic of China Investments Act or the SAFE from PRC Investments Act This bill requires certain issuers of securities and funds traded on an exchange to report on connections to China or the Communist Party of China. In particular, an issuer with specified connections to China must annually disclose a variety of details, including whether executive-level employees, senior directors, or board members are members of the Communist Party of China; interactions with the party; expenditures in China; expenditures in the United States regarding operations and lobbying activities; and the ability of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to audit the issuer. Additionally, an exchange-traded fund that invests in a Chinese company must annually disclose about that company ownership information, party involvement, whether the company participates in specified Chinese policies or activities, any ties to U.S.-sanctioned individuals, and the types of products or services produced by the company.

US HR11

Establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.

US SB4520

Confronting Chinese Communist Party Malign Influence Act of 2024

US HB9555

Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Politburo Accountability Act

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