Republican legislators in Kansas have pushed forward proposals aimed at preventing individuals and companies from China and other U.S. adversaries from owning farmland or business property, limiting state investments in foreign companies, and restricting the use of foreign-made drones. These measures are designed to protect national security interests and prevent potential spying activities.
The proposed bills target activities by individuals and companies from countries such as China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela, as well as groups designated as terrorist organizations by the U.S. government. One bill would prohibit firms with more than 10% ownership by citizens of these countries from owning property within 150 miles of critical U.S. military installations. Another bill would require the state to divest from companies with ties to these nations, while a third bill aims to restrict the acquisition of drones with critical components made in these countries.
