Number: RL33103
Title: Foreign Investment in the United States: Major Federal Statutory Restrictions
Authors: Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report takes a look at some of the major federal statutes which presently restrict investment by foreigners. The report first gives a brief history of foreign investment in the United States. It then reviews constitutional justifications and constitutional limitations which exist concerning federal statutory restrictions on foreign ownership of property. After that follows a discussion of some of the major federal statutes which limit foreign investment in the United States.
Pages: 17
Date: March 27, 2008