Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands Act

# Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands Act (HR 7074) – Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would restrict foreign ownership and control of land in the United States, particularly focusing on public lands and lands near sensitive national security areas. While the full legislative text isn't provided here, bills with this title typically aim to prevent foreign entities—particularly those from countries considered adversarial to U.S. interests—from purchasing or leasing American land. The bill would likely establish new regulations and oversight mechanisms for foreign land acquisitions. **Who It Affects:** The primary groups affected would include foreign investors and businesses seeking to buy U.S.

land, federal land management agencies responsible for overseeing public property, and potentially American landowners near sensitive areas (who might face new restrictions on selling to foreign buyers). The bill could also impact international trade relations and agricultural/commercial sectors that have foreign investment. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 7074 remains in committee and has not advanced to a full congressional vote. This means it's still in the early legislative process and has not yet been formally debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Like many bills introduced in Congress, it may not advance further.