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Protecting Military Bases: Mandatory Review of Land Purchases by Hostile Nations.

This law mandates federal review of real estate purchases or leases near U.S. military installations or airspace. The review applies only to investors connected to the governments of Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea. The goal is to shield strategic military assets from espionage and national security threats, indirectly enhancing overall public safety.
Key points
Mandatory federal review (CFIUS) of land purchases within 100 miles of military bases by entities linked to four specified foreign governments.
Increased national security by blocking real estate investments that could compromise military operations or facilitate espionage.
Energy projects planned on land under such review must be halted, and potentially blocked, if the transaction is deemed a national security risk.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_917
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]
Process start date: 2023-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Military Installations from Foreign Espionage Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_917.

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 2023-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory federal review (CFIUS) of land purchases within 100 miles of military bases by entities linked to four specified foreign governments.
  • Increased national security by blocking real estate investments that could compromise military operations or facilitate espionage.
  • Energy projects planned on land under such review must be halted, and potentially blocked, if the transaction is deemed a national security risk.
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. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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

Security Real Estate