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Protection of American Land Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4806| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2023
George Santos

George Santos

Republican Representative

New York

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protection of American Land Act of 2023 This bill prohibits a foreign nation (including a foreign government official or state-sponsored entity) from owning certain property or establishing a law enforcement facility in the United States. The bill prohibits a foreign nation from purchasing or owning a building or land in the United States. Under the bill, foreign nations must transfer such properties to the federal government. The Department of the Treasury must provide market-rate compensation for returned property within two years of the bill's enactment. The bill also prohibits a foreign nation from establishing in the United States a facility that conducts security, espionage, acts of law enforcement, or surveillance on U.S. citizens.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • July 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Protection of American Land Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4806| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2023
Protection of American Land Act of 2023 This bill prohibits a foreign nation (including a foreign government official or state-sponsored entity) from owning certain property or establishing a law enforcement facility in the United States. The bill prohibits a foreign nation from purchasing or owning a building or land in the United States. Under the bill, foreign nations must transfer such properties to the federal government. The Department of the Treasury must provide market-rate compensation for returned property within two years of the bill's enactment. The bill also prohibits a foreign nation from establishing in the United States a facility that conducts security, espionage, acts of law enforcement, or surveillance on U.S. citizens.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • July 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
George Santos

George Santos

Republican Representative

New York

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted