American Land and Property Protection Act

3/8/2024, 8:15 AM

American Land and Property Protection Act

This bill requires the President to take actions necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, or agents associated with China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Venezuelan politician Nicolas Maduro, or any designated foreign terrorist organization.

The American Land and Property Protection Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7246, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect American land and property rights by limiting the federal government's ability to acquire private property for conservation purposes.

Under this bill, federal agencies would be required to obtain the consent of property owners before acquiring their land for conservation purposes. The bill also aims to increase transparency and accountability in the land acquisition process by requiring federal agencies to provide detailed justifications for any proposed land acquisitions.

Additionally, the American Land and Property Protection Act seeks to limit the use of eminent domain for conservation purposes, ensuring that property owners are fairly compensated for any land that is acquired by the federal government. Overall, this bill is designed to protect the rights of American landowners and ensure that the federal government respects property rights when acquiring land for conservation purposes. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from various stakeholders in the conservation and property rights communities.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 7246
Introduced on
2024-02-06
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/6/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

American Land and Property Protection Act

This bill requires the President to take actions necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, or agents associated with China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Venezuelan politician Nicolas Maduro, or any designated foreign terrorist organization.

The American Land and Property Protection Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7246, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect American land and property rights by limiting the federal government's ability to acquire private property for conservation purposes.

Under this bill, federal agencies would be required to obtain the consent of property owners before acquiring their land for conservation purposes. The bill also aims to increase transparency and accountability in the land acquisition process by requiring federal agencies to provide detailed justifications for any proposed land acquisitions.

Additionally, the American Land and Property Protection Act seeks to limit the use of eminent domain for conservation purposes, ensuring that property owners are fairly compensated for any land that is acquired by the federal government. Overall, this bill is designed to protect the rights of American landowners and ensure that the federal government respects property rights when acquiring land for conservation purposes. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from various stakeholders in the conservation and property rights communities.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit certain persons from purchasing real estate in the United States.

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Latest Summary11/26/2024

American Land and Property Protection Act

This bill requires the President to take actions necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by nonresident aliens, foreign busin...

Latest Action2/6/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.