All articles tagged with #land sales
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Hill
The Senate removed a controversial provision from a major bill that would have allowed the sale of hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands, after opposition from both parties and concerns over foreign interests, with some lawmakers celebrating the preservation of public lands.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico
Several House Republicans have declared a red line on a megabill concerning land sales, amid ongoing debates over a 10-year moratorium on enforcing state AI laws linked to a large broadband funding package. The Senate parliamentarian has requested revisions to clarify the scope of the moratorium, which has caused division among Republicans and concerns from state officials and industry groups. The bill's language and its implications for AI regulation and broadband funding are under intense scrutiny and debate.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Representative Mike Gallagher has introduced legislation aimed at preventing foreign adversaries, including China, from purchasing land near military bases and sensitive sites in the United States. The bill would empower the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to block land acquisitions by companies controlled by China, Russia, Iran, Cuba, North Korea, and Venezuela. The proposed legislation follows recent land sales near Air Force bases involving purchasers linked to China or with undisclosed ownership details. The bill would establish a presumption of denial for deals involving parcels near military bases, intelligence sites, national laboratories, and critical telecommunications nodes. The measure has bipartisan support, reflecting ongoing congressional hostility towards Beijing.