No American Land for Communist China Act
SB 715, titled the “No American Land for Communist China Act,” would direct the President to take whatever actions are necessary to prohibit certain purchases of real estate located adjacent to covered federal land in the United States by agents of the People’s Republic of China and by businesses in which the Chinese government owns at least 25 percent of the equity interests, directly or indirectly. The bill defines covered federal land broadly to include land under the jurisdiction of the Departments of the Interior, Defense, Agriculture (Forest Service), and Energy, as well as Indian country.
The measure is aimed at restricting foreign acquisition of land near sensitive federal property, including military, energy, forest, and tribal lands. It would apply throughout the United States and its territories, and it uses a broad ownership test that looks to indirect as well as direct Chinese government control. The bill does not itself create a detailed enforcement regime, but instead requires presidential action to implement the prohibition.
If enacted, the bill would add a new federal restriction on real estate transactions involving Chinese government agents and Chinese-government-linked businesses near specified federal lands. It would affect land sales and purchases adjacent to federal property managed by Interior, Defense, Agriculture, and Energy, as well as land near Indian country, and could influence title, real estate, national security, and foreign investment practices. The bill would also expand the federal government’s role in screening or blocking certain land purchases based on foreign ownership and proximity to protected lands.
There is no recorded committee debate or vote history in the provided materials, so no formal legislative sentiment can be measured from hearings or roll calls. The bill’s introduction and referral to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee suggest it is being treated as a national security and foreign policy measure, and the title indicates a strongly protective stance toward U.S. land ownership near federal assets. Overall, the available context points to a precautionary, security-focused intent rather than bipartisan compromise language.
The main point of contention is likely to be the bill’s targeted restriction on Chinese government agents and Chinese-government-linked businesses, which raises concerns about discrimination, trade and diplomatic retaliation, and the breadth of the ownership standard. Another likely issue is the scope of “covered federal land,” which includes a wide range of federal and tribal lands and could affect many local real estate markets. Supporters would likely frame the bill as a national security safeguard, while critics may argue it is overly broad, difficult to administer, or potentially harmful to lawful foreign investment.