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

This new law aims to prohibit citizens and entities from the People's Republic of China from purchasing real estate in the United States. If they already own properties deemed a national security risk, they may be required to sell them. The goal is to protect US national security.
Key points
Real Estate Purchase Ban: Citizens and entities from China will be prohibited from buying any real estate in the US.
Mandatory Sale: Properties already owned by Chinese parties that pose a US security risk may be forced to sell within one year.
Exceptions: The ban does not apply to Chinese refugees or properties owned by US citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Penalty Changes: Minimum and maximum penalties for not reporting foreign agricultural investments have been adjusted.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_176
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2025-01-22
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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 119_S_176.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Real Estate Purchase Ban: Citizens and entities from China will be prohibited from buying any real estate in the US.
  • Mandatory Sale: Properties already owned by Chinese parties that pose a US security risk may be forced to sell within one year.
  • Exceptions: The ban does not apply to Chinese refugees or properties owned by US citizens or lawful permanent residents.
  • Penalty Changes: Minimum and maximum penalties for not reporting foreign agricultural investments have been adjusted.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

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.

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Real Estate Security Agriculture