Congress would require yearly updates to the sensitive federal sites list used to review risky real estate deals
The Critical Infrastructure Security Act is currently in the committee stage of the legislative process. It has not seen any action since September 2025, and it remains stalled because no committee has held a vote on it. The bill must be reviewed by the House committees on Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs before it can move forward.
No action since September 2025
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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.
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Covers Rep. Chris Pappas’ bill (introduced 2025-09-09) expanding CFIUS real-estate review near critical infrastructure (incl. drinking water) and sensitive federal sites.

Announcement and description of the Critical Infrastructure Security Act: annual CFIUS sensitive-sites updates, explicit inclusion of intelligence community facilities/National Labs, and critical infrastructure (drinking water).

Tracks H.R. 5236 and summarizes its provisions: annual agency review by Jan. 31, sensitive-site list updates, critical infrastructure (drinking water), and classified briefings for certain Members/staff.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Critical Infrastructure Security Act
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