Title: The American Land Sovereignty Act
Section 1. Purpose and Findings
1.1 Purpose: To secure and prioritize American land for United States citizens and to promote national interests, economic transparency, and accountability regarding land leases. This Act ensures that land in the United States remains primarily in the hands of its citizens and establishes stringent limitations and periodic reviews on leases by non-citizen entities, businesses, or corporations.
1.2 Findings:
- The United States benefits from maintaining sovereignty over its land and resources.
- Non-citizen ownership or extended leasing of land may compromise national security and economic interests.
- Periodic reviews and audits of business transactions on leased land are necessary to ensure compliance with federal tax and business laws.
Section 2. Prohibition of Land Ownership by Non-Citizens and Dual Citizens
2.1 Ownership Restrictions for Non-Citizens: Effective from the date of enactment, no foreign individual, business, corporation, or other legal entity that does not hold U.S. citizenship, nor any entity in which a foreign individual or entity holds a controlling interest, shall own land within the United States.
2.2 Restrictions for Dual Citizens: U.S. citizens holding dual citizenship with any other country are prohibited from holding land ownership within the United States. Individuals with dual citizenship who currently own land must either renounce their foreign citizenship or transfer ownership of the property to a sole U.S. citizen within one year from the enactment date. If ownership is transferred to an individual with dual citizenship, the property shall be subject only to lease arrangements in accordance with the restrictions outlined in this Act.
2.3 Government-Assumed Divestiture Option: In cases where the property owner fails to divest as required, ownership may be transferred to the federal government. The government, at its discretion, may lease the property back to the original owner or entity under terms consistent with this Act. Such leases will be subject to all conditions, limitations, and compliance requirements set forth in this Act.
2.4 Transitional Clause for Current Owners: Non-citizen and dual-citizen entities currently holding land ownership shall have a period of one year from the enactment date to divest or transfer ownership of said land to sole U.S. citizens. Failure to comply will result in the forfeiture of the property to the U.S. government under the conditions defined in this Act.
Section 3. Limitation on Lease Duration
3.1 Lease Restriction: No lease granted to any non-citizen individual, business, corporation, or entity shall extend beyond seven years. Upon the conclusion of this seven-year period, the leaseholder must relinquish the lease and vacate the property. No exceptions or extensions shall be granted under any circumstances.
3.2 Prohibition of Successive Leases: A non-citizen entity that has previously leased a specific property may not lease that property again after the seven-year period has ended. This restriction is intended to prevent continuous non-citizen control over American land through successive leases.
3.3 Active Use Mandate: Leased land must be maintained in active use consistent with its intended economic or productive purpose for the full duration of the lease. Any continuous period of non-use exceeding six months will result in automatic forfeiture of the lease.
- Definition of Active Use: “Active use” means that the leased land is being utilized consistently for its designated purpose, whether for agricultural, commercial, industrial, or other approved economic activities. Seasonal industries or temporary closures due to unforeseen circumstances may request a one-time exemption subject to federal approval, provided that the land is restored to active use within an additional three-month grace period.
- Penalties for Non-Compliance: If a lessee fails to maintain active use of the leased land and does not receive an approved exemption, the lease will be forfeited immediately. Furthermore, the lessee shall be subject to a fine proportional to the value of the land and the economic loss due to inactivity, payable to the federal government.
Section 4. Lease Audit and Compliance Review
4.1 Mandatory Audits: At the end of each seven-year lease term, all business transactions, financial records, and other activities associated with the leased land shall be subject to a thorough federal review and audit. The audit shall focus on:
- Accuracy and legality of all transactions conducted on the leased land.
- Verification that all applicable taxes have been paid in full to the federal government.
4.2 Compliance Enforcement: If the audit reveals any tax deficiencies, regulatory violations, or any other forms of non-compliance with federal laws, the leaseholder shall be required to resolve all outstanding issues immediately. Any unpaid taxes, fines, or other penalties must be settled to avoid further sanctions.
Section 5. Penalties for Non-Compliance
5.1 Ineligibility for Future Business Licenses and Leases: Any entity, individual, or business found to have engaged in non-compliant practices, or who is suspected of fraud or violation of tax laws during their lease term, shall be permanently barred from obtaining any future leases or business licenses within the United States.
5.2 Forfeiture of Property Rights: If an entity is found in violation of the stipulations outlined in Sections 2 and 4, the U.S. government reserves the right to reclaim and redistribute any related property or assets. This action ensures that only compliant entities may operate within the United States.
Section 6. Enforcement and Implementation
6.1 Federal Oversight: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Commerce, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) shall jointly enforce this Act and carry out all necessary investigations and audits related to lease compliance and tax payments.
6.2 Effective Date: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage and apply to all new land transactions and leases involving non-citizens or dual citizens from the date of enactment. Existing leases exceeding the seven-year limit shall be amended to comply within one year.
6.3 Regulation Development: The federal agencies named above shall have six months from the date of enactment to establish any additional guidelines, forms, and procedures necessary for the implementation and enforcement of this Act.
Section 7. Severability
If any provision of this Act, or the application of any provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this Act, and the application of its provisions to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected.
Conclusion
The American Land Sovereignty Act secures American land for American citizens, promotes responsible land use, enforces fair tax and business practices, and upholds the sovereignty and economic interests of the United States. By establishing stringent leasing limitations, requiring exclusive citizenship, mandating active use, and enforcing strict compliance audits, this Act strengthens U.S. land policy to serve the best interests of American citizens.