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To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit certain foreign countries from purchasing or leasing property near sensitive sites, and for other purposes.

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 558

This bill prohibits China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia from purchasing property within 10 miles of a sensitive site, such as a U.S. military installation. The prohibition also applies to leases or receiving concessions to property within 10 miles of a sensitive site.

For the purposes of this bill, a sensitive site is public or private real estate in the United States that (1) functions as an air or maritime port, (2) is a U.S. military installation, (3) is a U.S. government facility that is sensitive for national security reasons, or (4) could expose U.S. national security activities or intelligence at a military installation or government facility to one of the prohibited countries.

The prohibition shall apply to purchases, leases, and concessions made on or after this bill's enactment.

Current Status of Bill HR 558

Bill HR 558 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 26, 2023. Bill HR 558 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 26, 2023.  Bill HR 558's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. as of February 3, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 558

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
32
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
32
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 558

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 558

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit certain foreign countries from purchasing or leasing property near sensitive sites, and for other purposes.
To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit certain foreign countries from purchasing or leasing property near sensitive sites, and for other purposes.

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