HCM 2005
property ownership; communist country; restrictions
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Bill overview
This concurrent memorial requests that the U.S. Congress examine and potentially enact laws to limit the ownership of real property in the United States by foreign governments operating under communist or authoritarian regimes. It expresses concern that such ownership could pose risks to national security and U.S. interests. The memorial highlights a lack of reciprocal treatment by some foreign governments and the potential for these governments to use property ownership for political or economic influence. Arizona’s interest in protecting its land and residents is also cited.
Key provisions
- Requests Congress study legislation to regulate real property ownership.
- Specifically targets foreign governments operating under communist or authoritarian systems.
- Considers national security, reciprocity, and economic integrity.
- Calls for consideration of property near military installations, critical infrastructure, and agricultural lands.
Who is affected
- Foreign governments operating under communist or authoritarian systems
- U.S. citizens and businesses
- The United States government
- Arizona residents and landowners
Notable changes
- The bill does not propose specific regulations or restrictions, but rather calls for a study and potential legislation.
- It highlights a concern about the potential for foreign governments to exert influence through property ownership.
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| House Engrossed property ownership; communist country; restrictions |
| State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session 2026 |
| HOUSE CONCURRENT MEMORIAL 2005 |
A CONCURRENT MEMORIAL
REQUESTING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CONSIDER LIMITATIONS ON REAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES BY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS OPERATING UNDER COMMUNIST OR AUTHORITARIAN SYSTEMS.
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To the Congress of the United States of America:
Your memorialist respectfully represents:
Whereas, the security of the United States is a matter of paramount concern; and
Whereas, ownership or control of real property in proximity to military installations, critical infrastructure, agricultural lands, or research facilities by foreign governments may present potential risks to national and state security; and
Whereas, certain foreign governments operating under communist or authoritarian systems restrict or prohibit United States citizens and businesses from owning real property within their jurisdictions, resulting in a lack of reciprocal treatment; and
Whereas, ownership of real property by foreign governments may be used to exert economic or political influence or to engage in activities inconsistent with the interests and sovereignty of the United States; and
Whereas, the State of Arizona has a legitimate interest in safeguarding its land, infrastructure and residents while respecting constitutional authority and federal jurisdiction.
Wherefore your memorialist, the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring, prays:
1. That the Congress of the United States study and consider enacting legislation to regulate or restrict the ownership of real property in the United States by foreign governments operating under communist or authoritarian systems, with appropriate consideration for national security, reciprocity and economic integrity.
2. That the Secretary of State of the State of Arizona transmit copies of this Memorial to each Member of Congress from the State of Arizona.
PASSED BY THE HOUSE FEBRUARY 26, 2026.
PASSED BY THE SENATE APRIL 16, 2026.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 20, 2026.