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Prohibition on Foreign Governments Buying US Real Estate

This bill aims to prevent foreign governments from purchasing real estate in the United States. This includes both public and private land, as well as purchases made through shell corporations controlled by these governments. The goal is to protect US property from foreign influence.
Key points
The President of the United States will be required to take action to prohibit foreign governments from purchasing real estate in the U.S.
The ban applies to both public and private real estate, including those acquired through shell corporations owned or controlled by foreign governments.
The definition of the United States includes all states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and possessions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8603
Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11]
Process start date: 2022-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the President to take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by an foreign governments.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8603.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President of the United States will be required to take action to prohibit foreign governments from purchasing real estate in the U.S.
  • The ban applies to both public and private real estate, including those acquired through shell corporations owned or controlled by foreign governments.
  • The definition of the United States includes all states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and possessions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Real Estate Security