S. 197: Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-22 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Foreign Trade and International Finance |
| Cosponsors | 8 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-22 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-22):
Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025
This bill places restrictions on the purchase of certain property by a foreign person (e.g., an individual or entity) who is owned or controlled by, is acting for or on behalf of, or receives subsidies from Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea.
Specifically, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) must review a purchase or lease by, or a concession to, any such foreign person of private or public real estate in the United States that is within (1) 100 miles of a military installation; or (2) 50 miles of a military training route, special use airspace, a controlled firing area, or a military operations area.
Further, the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation may not issue final determinations regarding specified projects (e.g., energy projects) that involve a transaction under review by CFIUS until CFIUS concludes its action.
Cosponsors (8)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Tom Cotton | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Dan Sullivan | R AK 2025-02-26 |
| James C. Justice | R WV 2025-03-04 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 197 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 197?
S. 197 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 197 are available on congress.gov.
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