US Congress House Bill 1885 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 19-8)
Status: Introduced on April 2 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-05-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2009 - Prohibits a state or political subdivision from exercising its power of eminent domain, or allowing the exercise of such power by delegation, over property to be used for economic development or over property that is used for economic development within seven years after that exercise, if the state or political subdivision receives federal economic development funds during any fiscal year in which the property is so used or intended to be used. Prohibits the federal government from exercising its power of eminent domain for economic development. Establishes a private cause of action for any private property owner or tenant who suffers injury as a result of a violation of this Act. Prohibits state immunity in federal or state court. Sets the statute of limitations at seven years. Requires the Attorney General to bring an action to enforce this Act in certain circumstances, but prohibits an action brought later than seven years following the conclusion of any condemnation proceedings. Requires the Attorney General to disseminate information on: (1) the rights of property owners and tenants under this Act; and (2) the federal laws under which federal economic development funds are distributed. Prohibits a state or political subdivision from exercising its power of eminent domain over property of a religious or other nonprofit organization because of the organization's nonprofit or tax-exempt status or any related quality if that state or political subdivision receives federal economic development funds during any fiscal year. Prohibits the federal government from exercising its power of eminent domain over property of a religious or other nonprofit organization because of the organization's nonprofit or tax-exempt status or any related quality.

Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2009

Rep. Michele Bachmann [R-MN]	Rep. Lacy Clay [D-MO]	Rep. Howard Coble [R-NC]	Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN]
Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX]	Rep. Elijah Cummings [D-MD]	Rep. Jo Emerson [R-MO]	Rep. Trent Franks [R-AZ]
Rep. Bob Goodlatte [R-VA]	Rep. Bart Gordon [D-TN]	Sen. Dean Heller [R-NV]	Rep. Wally Herger [R-CA]
Rep. Rush Holt [D-NJ]	Rep. Darrell Issa [R-CA]	Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick [D-AZ]	Rep. Frank LoBiondo [R-NJ]
Rep. Harold Rogers [R-KY]	Rep. Dana Rohrabacher [R-CA]	Rep. Edward Royce [R-CA]	Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI]
Rep. Pete Sessions [R-TX]	Rep. Michael Simpson [R-ID]	Rep. Adrian Smith [R-NE]	Rep. Lamar Smith [R-TX]
Rep. Zach Wamp [R-TN]	Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA]	Rep. Don Young [R-AK]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-05-26		Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
2009-04-02		Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2009-04-02		Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E883-884)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/1885/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1885/BILLS-111hr1885ih.pdf