Legislation would mandate federal review of property acquisitions near sensitive military sites dating back to 2017.
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Rep. Mark Alford introduced legislation Tuesday requiring federal scrutiny of foreign land purchases located near U.S. nuclear installations, following investigations highlighting potential national security risks, the Daily Caller News Foundation reported.
The proposal, known as the “Strategic Assets Protection Act,” would require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to examine transactions involving foreign buyers near critical defense infrastructure going back to 2017. Under the measure, the Treasury Department would be tasked with delivering a classified report on its findings to congressional committees within 180 days of enactment.
4.14.2026 Strategic Assets Protection Act Bill Text by yourNEWS Media
According to Alford’s office, the legislation responds to a series of investigative findings that identified properties near military facilities acquired by individuals with ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
“Without the groundbreaking reporting from the Daily Caller News Foundation, Congress — and, more importantly, the American people — would still be in the dark about CCP infiltration near our nation’s most sensitive military installations,” Alford said. “The investigative series on these alleged CCP-linked transactions demanded a legislative response. That’s exactly what this bill delivers.”
One case cited involved property holdings near Barksdale Air Force Base, where land surrounding the installation was linked to a businessman identified in Chinese government announcements as associated with the United Front Work Department, an arm of a CCP influence network and intelligence apparatus. The base houses Air Force Global Strike Command, which oversees the nation’s nuclear bomber and missile forces.
Another investigation focused on Whiteman Air Force Base, where a nearby trailer park owned by foreign nationals linked to the New Federal State of China prompted further scrutiny. That reporting, detailed in a 2025 investigation, noted the proximity of the property to the base, which is home to the B-2 stealth bomber fleet.
Alford later requested a classified briefing from federal authorities regarding the site.
Security concerns intensified after authorities arrested a Chinese national near Whiteman AFB in December. The individual, identified as a former member of China’s People’s Liberation Army, was accused of recording video footage of the installation. A criminal complaint outlined evidence recovered during the investigation, including indications he had previously been warned for camping near sensitive military flight paths in Florida.
State officials later took action against the property. Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins moved to shut down the trailer park business in early 2026.
Supporters of the legislation argue the measure is necessary to address what they describe as growing risks tied to foreign proximity to U.S. defense assets. Michael Lucci, head of State Armor, said the bill is aimed at safeguarding critical infrastructure.
“The CCP is so emboldened and so convinced they will defeat America that they are openly positioning near our most important military installations for espionage and sabotage,” Lucci said. “The federal government needs to step up and clean out CCP infiltration before it’s too late.”
If enacted, the bill would expand the authority of federal reviewers to retroactively assess land acquisitions and determine whether additional action is needed to mitigate potential threats near strategic military sites.
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