Senate Republicans launch effort to ban Chinese nationals from buying American land

Fox News is reporting that Republican senators are coming up with legislation that would ban China from buying land in the United States.

According to the outlet, "The Not One More Inch or Acre Act, led by Republican Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Kevin Cramer of North Dakota and Katie Britt of Alabama, would require the sale of land owned or "influenced" by the CCP that is deemed a national security risk. It would direct the president to take action to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate in the U.S. by Chinese citizens or companies."

Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicates that China owned around 350,000 acres of American farmland in 27 states as of 2024.

These Republicans argue that allowing China to buy massive plots of American land presents a security risk, as many of the land buys are near military installations. Chinese nationals have been accused of trying to breach American military facilities for years.

Often, the Chinese nationals will pose as tourists or use drones to gather intel from the American military installations.

"For decades, the Chinese Communist Party has been gobbling up American farmland and real estate," Tom Cotton, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said in a statement.

What do you think?

Is the GOP correct to restrict who can buy land in America? Or should anyone be allowed to bid if they're willing to pay the price?