Ted Cruz Takes Control and Lays Down the Law – Foreign Enemies Won’t See This Coming!

Over the past decade, a troubling issue has quietly grown across the United States: foreign adversaries purchasing farmland, including property near sensitive military installations. This alarming trend poses a clear national security risk, yet little has been done to address it. While states like Texas have implemented measures to restrict such purchases, foreign entities, particularly from nations like China and Russia, have continued to exploit gaps in federal oversight by acquiring land in states with weaker regulations.

In one especially concerning case, Chinese companies have purchased land near U.S. military bases under the pretense of building wind farms. Many experts and officials view these projects as potential tools for espionage. The very idea of hostile nations owning property so close to critical U.S. military sites raises serious questions about security, yet efforts to curb these transactions have largely stalled.

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, along with a group of Republican lawmakers, is now pushing for federal action. They’ve introduced a bill aimed at closing this glaring loophole. The proposed legislation, called the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act, seeks to prohibit foreign adversaries from buying land within a specified distance—50 to 100 miles—of U.S. military bases or training facilities.

Foreign affairs reporter Tim Nerozzi from the Washington Examiner highlights the significance of this bill: “It basically gives the authority to the Committee on Foreign Investment to review purchases being made in those areas to ensure there are no issues with national security.”

The bill specifically targets nations that pose the greatest threats to U.S. security, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. If passed, it would expand the authority of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to investigate and block land acquisitions near sensitive locations. The goal is to tighten federal oversight and prevent adversaries from gaining a foothold near critical defense infrastructure.

Republicans see this as an opportunity to strengthen national security after years of what they view as weak policies under the Biden administration. With the GOP now controlling all three branches of government, there’s renewed momentum to address this issue. Some lawmakers argue that taking swift action, even if it invites legal challenges, is better than waiting and risking further exposure.

“The Republicans are more focused on getting legislation and bills on the board, then dealing with legal challenges later,” Nerozzi explained.

This isn’t Senator Cruz’s first attempt to pass such a bill. A similar measure was introduced in 2023 but failed to advance in a Democrat-controlled Senate committee. This time, with Republicans leading Congress and the White House, the legislation has a much stronger chance of becoming law.

The issue also reflects a broader shift in how the U.S. plans to handle foreign threats. States like Florida have already begun exploring similar restrictions, and some experts believe this could be the start of a nationwide effort to protect American land and resources from hostile foreign influence.

“You could see similar policies like this adopted in other states besides Texas… there have been conversations about this kind of thing in Florida for years,” Nerozzi added. “I think it is a small step for a much larger change on how Congress is planning to deal with foreign threats.”

For years, America’s adversaries have exploited legal loopholes to acquire land in strategic locations. Now, lawmakers are signaling that the era of complacency is over. If this bill succeeds, it will not only prevent future acquisitions by hostile nations but also send a strong message to the world: the U.S. is serious about safeguarding its national security.