"Take Every Square Inch of U.S. Farmland Back from China. Do Not Leave Them with a Single Blade of Grass." ~ J.D. Vance
The Tweets
2020
2023
Source: https://x.com/chefgruel/status/1618693610068926464?s=46
I asked Twitter's AI tool, Grok to explain:
And then this… yesterday.
Source: https://x.com/ivankanews_/status/1866403098530361530?s=46
Several U.S. states have restricted or banned Chinese nationals and legal entities, especially the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), from buying U.S. land.
Let's look at related federal and state laws.
Federal Initiatives
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
This is a 2021 law signed by Pres. Joe Biden. It is not directly related to land purchases per se, but due to forced labor issues, it bans goods made in Xinjiang, China from being imported to the U.S. It reflects a trend toward more restrictions on China.
State Restrictions
Georgia
In April, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 420. It generally bans any "agents" of China from buying both farmland and land near military installations. An exception is U.S. citizens or legal residents who have spent “significant time” in Georgia. It also applies to Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
Florida
In May 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 264 into law. It prevents Chinese citizens from buying any land in Florida; exceptions include non-tourist visas for parcels under 2 acres and not within five miles of military installations. This law has been challenged on the bases of both discrimination and constitutionality.
South Dakota
Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill in 2024 prohibiting China and five other countries from purchasing farmland in the state, highlighting concerns over national and food security.
Montana, Texas, and Several Others
Others either passed or are considering laws focused on land or property. The focus is usually on agricultural land or land near military bases, due to concerns for national security.
Congressional Actions
Rep. Dan Newhouse
He brought forward legislation to prohibit U.S. farmland purchases by foreign nationals associated with the Chinese government, again emphasizing national, food, and economic security.
The Thread
The Video
A growing bipartisan skepticism of Chinese ownerships is on the increase.
Shouldn't there be a federal law preventing China-state ownership of land across the U.S.A.?
Good words, I agree, waiting to see if he'll follow thru.
Heres the thing, unpatriotic Americans sell out to one of our potential enemies- idk any other country that allows foreign ownership outright.