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A bill to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review any purchase or lease of real estate near a military installation or military airspace in the United States by a foreign person connected to or subsidized by the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and for other purposes.
1/23/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 197
The bill seeks to prevent foreign entities from acquiring or leasing real estate in close proximity to sensitive military locations, which could pose a risk to national security. By mandating CFIUS review for such transactions, the legislation aims to ensure that potential threats are identified and addressed before they can compromise US military operations or infrastructure.
In addition to the review requirement, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to national security and foreign investment. These additional measures are intended to strengthen the oversight of foreign investment in the US real estate market, particularly in areas near military installations or airspace. Overall, Bill 119 s 197 represents a proactive approach to safeguarding national security interests by closely monitoring foreign investment activities that could potentially pose a threat to US military operations and infrastructure.
Congressional Summary of S 197
Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025
This bill places restrictions on the purchase of certain property by a foreign person (e.g., an individual or entity) who is owned or controlled by, is acting for or on behalf of, or receives subsidies from Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea.
Specifically, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) must review a purchase or lease by, or a concession to, any such foreign person of private or public real estate in the United States that is within (1) 100 miles of a military installation; or (2) 50 miles of a military training route, special use airspace, a controlled firing area, or a military operations area.
Further, the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation may not issue final determinations regarding specified projects (e.g., energy projects) that involve a transaction under review by CFIUS until CFIUS concludes its action.





