Critical Infrastructure Security Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5236
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-09: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-11T05:06:22Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation aims to strengthen oversight of foreign investments in real estate near sensitive U.S. government facilities by updating the rules governing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). It focuses on protecting national security and critical infrastructure, including drinking water systems.
Key Provisions
- Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to expand the types of real estate transactions that CFIUS can review.
- Requires each CFIUS member agency to annually review and update a list of its sensitive facilities and property.
- Adds a requirement for the annual CFIUS report to Congress to include details on reviews involving government facilities tied to national security or critical infrastructure.
- Allows Members of Congress to request classified briefings on the list of sensitive facilities.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Broadens the definition of covered transactions to explicitly include facilities of the intelligence community and National Laboratories, as well as properties sensitive due to critical infrastructure concerns (including drinking water).
- Introduces mandatory yearly internal reviews by agencies and new reporting elements in CFIUS's annual submission to Congress.
- Adds a mechanism for congressional access to classified information on these facilities through briefings.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies may face increased administrative workload from annual list reviews and updates.
- Citizens and businesses could see more scrutiny or restrictions on real estate purchases near sensitive sites, potentially affecting property values or development.
- International relations might experience effects through heightened reviews of foreign investments, possibly leading to delays or denials in transactions involving critical infrastructure.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- CFIUS and its member agencies (such as those handling intelligence, energy, and national security).
- Owners and developers of real estate near government facilities.
- Foreign investors seeking to purchase U.S. property.
- Congress, through expanded reporting and briefing access.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The bill operates within existing executive branch authority under the Defense Production Act without creating new constitutional conflicts.
- It increases transparency and congressional oversight of CFIUS activities while maintaining classified protections.
- Politically, it reflects ongoing concerns about foreign influence on U.S. critical infrastructure but does not alter core legal standards for investment reviews.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (4)
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-09: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-09-09: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-09-09: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-09-09: Introduced in House
- 2025-09-09: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Critical Infrastructure Security Act — issued 2025-09-09 — PDF (4 pages)