Rep. Chip Roy Introduces Bill to Keep American Homes Out of the Hands of America's Foes
Rep. Chip Roy has introduced a bill aimed at preventing foreign adversaries from purchasing homes in the United States. The legislation would require foreign entities from designated countries to divest their property within two years. This move is part of a broader concern regarding foreign ownership of American land and its implications for national security.
- ▪The bill prohibits nationals from countries of concern and state sponsors of terrorism from buying homes in the U.S.
- ▪If enacted, the bill would mandate the divestment of foreign-owned housing within two years.
- ▪Texas has one of the highest rates of foreign land ownership, with significant holdings by Chinese investors.
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Rep. Chip Roy Introduces Bill to Keep American Homes Out of the Hands of America's Foes By Becky Noble | 6:09 PM on May 20, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana As President Donald Trump continues to repair the devastation that the four years of Joe Biden and his open borders policy did to the nation, we keep discovering more side effects from allowing millions of illegal immigrants and other entities not friendly to the U.S. from foreign nations into the country.
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