Bill gives president sweeping power to block land sales near federal property
S. 715 — No American Land for Communist China Act · Filed by Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) · 5 cosponsors · Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill directs the President to prohibit purchases of private real estate adjacent to federal lands (national forests, military bases, Department of Energy sites, and Indian country) by agents of the Chinese government or by businesses in which China owns 25% or more equity. It applies across all U.S. territories and possessions.
Why we flagged it
The bill's operative mechanism is a categorical prohibition on real estate purchases by Chinese state actors and China-controlled businesses adjacent to federal lands. It is framed as a national security measure, not a trade or economic policy, and applies uniformly across all covered federal property.
What the text implies
- The 25% equity threshold may capture U.S. companies with passive Chinese minority shareholders, creating compliance risk for American firms and potentially deterring legitimate foreign investment in non-sensitive sectors.
- The bill grants the President unilateral authority to define and enforce the prohibition without statutory criteria, judicial review, or congressional oversight of implementation — a significant delegation of power.
The full analysis lists 5 implications of this text.
Who it affects
The bill protects U.S. national security and federal land integrity by blocking foreign state acquisition of strategic border properties — a legitimate public interest.