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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Dan Newhouse

Republican · WA · Representative

Votes with party: 96.7% (543 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/N000189

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (12)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-01-14

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would prevent foreign governments and entities considered adversaries to the United States from purchasing or controlling American public lands and natural resources. The legislation aims to protect national security by restricting land ownership in sensitive areas, affecting both federal property management and foreign investment in the country's natural resources.

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Affected Industries

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Public Lands

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Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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