H.R.2754 - Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2754, the "Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025," aims to enhance national security by requiring the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review real estate transactions near military installations and airspace involving foreign persons connected to or subsidized by Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea. This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to include such transactions in the definition of covered transactions, mandating CFIUS review. It also includes provisions to limit approval of energy projects related to these reviews.
Expected Effects
The bill will likely increase scrutiny of foreign investments near military facilities, potentially delaying or blocking transactions deemed a national security risk. This could lead to increased protection of sensitive areas but may also deter some foreign investment. The Department of Defense and the Secretary of Transportation will have increased oversight roles in energy projects near military installations.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced protection of military installations and airspace from potential foreign espionage or sabotage.
- Increased transparency and oversight of foreign investments in strategically sensitive areas.
- Strengthened national security posture against specific adversarial nations.
- Mandatory review process ensures thorough evaluation of potential risks.
- Provides additional notification to relevant members of congress.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential chilling effect on foreign investment, even from benign actors, due to increased scrutiny.
- Possible delays in real estate transactions and energy projects, creating uncertainty for developers.
- Increased administrative burden on CFIUS and other government agencies.
- Risk of retaliatory measures from the targeted countries.
- Potential for misuse of the review process for political or protectionist purposes.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's objective to "provide for the common defence" (Preamble). Congress has the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) and to make laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18). The bill does not appear to infringe on individual liberties or rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).