Rep. Jennifer Gross, a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, recently used her social media platform to advocate for legislative action and express concerns about foreign land ownership in Ohio.
On September 3, 2025, Gross posted: “This is also why adversaries should not be allowed to buy land in Ohio.
FBI: Ohio residents among dozens indicted in international drug trafficking scheme https://t.co/NsMWBvPpOF” In this post, she referenced a news story involving an FBI investigation that led to the indictment of several Ohio residents as part of an international drug trafficking operation.
The following day, on September 4, 2025, Gross made two additional posts referencing legislative priorities. At 01:04 UTC she wrote: “Americas governor got this one right! Now, Ohio, let’s pass HB12 and HB112. https://t.co/eRUOuj1LVM” Less than a minute later she reiterated her support for these bills by stating: “America’s governor got this one right! Now let’s pass my bills HB12 and HB112 here in Ohio. https://t.co/ntZk3ySS9h”
Foreign ownership of agricultural land has been debated at both state and federal levels due to concerns over national security and economic stability. Lawmakers across the United States have introduced or passed legislation aimed at restricting foreign entities from purchasing farmland or property near critical infrastructure.
House Bill 12 (HB12) and House Bill 112 (HB112), sponsored by Rep. Gross in the Ohio legislature, are part of ongoing efforts by some state legislators to address these issues through new legal measures.
