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Ban on Real Estate Purchases in US by China Citizens and Entities

This legislation directs the President to prohibit citizens of the People's Republic of China and entities linked to the Chinese government or Communist Party from purchasing public or private real estate in the United States. The President is also authorized to require the sale of existing properties if their ownership poses a national security risk, with exceptions for property held for personal use by US citizens and lawful permanent residents.
Key points
Prohibits future acquisition of US real estate by PRC citizens and CCP-affiliated entities.
Exemptions apply to PRC citizens granted refugee status or asylum in the United States.
Establishes a minimum financial penalty of 10% for failing to disclose foreign investments in US agricultural land.
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Print number: 118_S_1136
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2023-03-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Not One More Inch or Acre Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1136.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits future acquisition of US real estate by PRC citizens and CCP-affiliated entities.
  • Exemptions apply to PRC citizens granted refugee status or asylum in the United States.
  • Establishes a minimum financial penalty of 10% for failing to disclose foreign investments in US agricultural land.
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 Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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