Texas Republican Introduces Bill to Ban Foreign Adversaries From Buying U.S. Homes
Republican Texas Rep. Chip Roy introduced legislation Tuesday that would prohibit foreign adversaries, nationals from countries of concern, and designated state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing American homes. The bill would also require divestment of existing holdings within two years.
dailywire.comRepublican Texas Rep. Chip Roy introduced legislation Tuesday that would prohibit foreign adversaries, nationals from countries of concern, and designated state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing American homes. U.S. citizens within two years of enactment. Roy stated that the measure is intended to keep American homes under domestic ownership.
U.S. Department of Agriculture report. 1 billion. U.S. ownership. If enacted, properties in 20 Texas counties totaling up to 124,000 acres could fall under the divestiture requirement.
Roy and other congressional Republicans have pointed to properties in Texas linked to Chinese ownership. One 342-acre development zoned for residential and commercial use is reported to be 70 percent owned by Chinese Communist Party investors. Another holding spans more than 123,000 acres across 15 counties and is valued at approximately $900 million.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- May 19, 2026
Rep. Chip Roy introduced legislation banning foreign adversaries from buying U.S. homes.
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USDA reported foreign ownership of nearly 46 million acres of U.S. land valued above $86 billion.
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Potential Impact
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Foreign owners of up to 338,000 acres could be required to sell properties to U.S. citizens.
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Properties in 20 Texas counties totaling 124,000 acres could become subject to divestiture.
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