American Land and Property Protection Act

This bill would block certain foreign nationals and companies from buying any kind of real estate in the United States. It tells the President to put rules in place to stop purchases by people and businesses tied to the governments of China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and other “foreign adversaries.” The ban would cover both public and private property, and it would apply across all U.S. states and territories, like Puerto Rico and Guam.

In plain terms, it aims to limit land and property ownership by people connected to certain foreign governments that the U.S. views as hostile. The President would be responsible for enforcing these limits once the law is in place.

• Who is affected: Nonresident aliens and foreign businesses linked to the governments of China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and other named adversaries.
• What changes: They would be banned from buying public or private real estate anywhere in the United States, including its territories.
• When: It would take effect after becoming law and once the President sets and enforces the needed rules.