H.R. 4454: Saving Our Invaluable Land Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Saving Our Invaluable Land Act of 2025 or the SOIL Act of 2025, aims to amend the existing Defense Production Act of 1950 to address national security concerns related to foreign ownership of land near sensitive sites in the United States.

Key Provisions

• Prohibition on Property Transactions: The bill prohibits covered foreign countries from purchasing or leasing property, or receiving concessions within 10 miles of designated sensitive sites. The countries specified as covered are:
  • China
  • Iran
  • North Korea
  • Russia
• Definition of Sensitive Sites: A sensitive site is defined as any public or private real estate that includes:
  • Airports or maritime ports
  • U.S. military installations
  • Facilities critical to national security, as determined by the relevant committee
• Application of the Law: The prohibition applies to all property transactions made on or after the enactment of this law.
• Notification of Violations: If there is a violation or attempted violation of this regulation, the responsible committee must notify Congress promptly.

Purpose of the Bill

The main goal of the bill is to enhance national security by limiting foreign influence and potential surveillance capabilities near important U.S. sites. This is in response to concerns that foreign ownership of land in close proximity to critical infrastructure could enable intelligence gathering and pose risks to the security of the United States.

Implementation and Oversight

The bill tasks a designated committee with the responsibility for determining what constitutes a sensitive site and overseeing compliance with the property transaction prohibitions.

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