Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025
Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would restrict foreign entities connected to Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea from buying, leasing, or gaining access to land near U.S. military facilities. Specifically, it would block such purchases within 100 miles of military bases and 50 miles of military training areas, airspace, or firing ranges. The bill requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)—a government panel that reviews foreign property purchases for national security—to review these transactions before they're approved. **Who It Affects:** The restrictions apply to foreign individuals or companies owned, controlled by, or subsidized by the four specified countries.
U.S. citizens and companies would not be affected. The bill also impacts federal agencies like the Department of Defense and Transportation, which would need to wait for CFIUS approval before finalizing certain projects (like energy development) in these restricted zones. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (HR 2754, 119th Congress), meaning it has been introduced but not yet debated or voted on by the full House. It was sponsored by Republican Representative Jodey Arrington of Texas.
CRS Official Summary
Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025This 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.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.