In a time when hard-working Americans, particularly those of us over 60, are watching the American dream slip further out of reach, alarming trends in our own backyard require our immediate attention. Recent reports have made it clear: foreign entities, particularly from communist China, are buying up our homes and farmland at an unprecedented rate.
The National Association of Realtors revealed that from April 2022 to March 2023, Chinese nationals poured $13.7 billion into U.S. real estate, marking an 83% increase from the previous year. As traditional American families struggle to purchase a home due to rising prices, these foreign investors are rapidly snatching up properties. This is not just a matter of economics; it is also about our national security and the preservation of American sovereignty.
Senator Rick Scott has raised serious concerns about this phenomenon, noting that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) requires its citizens to serve as spies when buying in close proximity to military bases—a blatant disregard for our safety. The thought that foreign adversaries could hold strategic real estate in America is deeply unsettling and unacceptable. It speaks volumes about the priorities of elected officials in Washington, D.C., many of whom seem disconnected from the realities faced by working-class Americans.
Legislation is gaining traction to curb this influx. The Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act would require Chinese companies and affiliates that own U.S. farmland to divest within a year, and it aims to prohibit them from owning American homes altogether. Representative Mary Miller insists that “prized American land is not for sale to our enemies,” aligning with the sentiments of many Americans who believe our focus must be on protecting our resources for current and future generations.
For those of us who have dedicated our lives to hard work, the idea that our land and homes could be controlled by foreign powers is infuriating. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren to reclaim control over our communities and safeguard our way of life. It is time for every patriotic American to rally together and advocate for policies that put citizens first.
As we watch the development of these critical pieces of legislation, we must stay informed and engaged. Our nation’s future depends on our collective resolve to stand against those who threaten our sovereignty and our rights as Americans. If we do not act now, we risk losing the very foundation of what it means to be part of this great nation.
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