Austin News

Rep. Chip Roy, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 21st district, expressed his concerns about foreign ownership of American land through a series of tweets on January 28, 2025. His comments highlight his stance against the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) acquisition of property in the United States and emphasize legislative actions he believes should be taken.

In one tweet, Rep. Roy stated: "The Chinese Communist Party shouldn't be able to buy American land.... If the Soviets were doing this 50 years ago, Congress would have already taken action; we need to look at the CCP with the same seriousness." This remark underscores his comparison between past Soviet activities and current actions by the CCP.

Continuing his discourse, Rep. Roy provided additional information through another post: MORE: https://t.co/IRFFMeXIsp. This brief tweet indicates further elaboration on his position regarding foreign land ownership.

Furthermore, Rep. Roy reiterated his long-standing commitment to this issue by stating: "That's why I first introduced the original language of this bill back in 2021. Now — with a federal trifecta in the House, Senate and White House — Republicans have no excuse not to force this issue and pass legislation barring the CCP from buying any American soil." He emphasizes that with Republican control across key branches of government, there is an opportunity to enact legislation addressing these concerns.