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H.R. 4806

Protection of American Land Act of 2023

Protection of American Land Act of 2023

This bill prohibits a foreign nation (including a foreign government official or state-sponsored entity) from owning certain property or establishing a law enforcement facility in the United States.

The bill prohibits a foreign nation from purchasing or owning a building or land in the United States. Under the bill, foreign nations must transfer such properties to the federal government. The Department of the Treasury must provide market-rate compensation for returned property within two years of the bill's enactment.

The bill also prohibits a foreign nation from establishing in the United States a facility that conducts security, espionage, acts of law enforcement, or surveillance on U.S. citizens.


Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3](R-NY)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  2. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Protection of American Land Act of 2023 — Informed