HR 1433 · 112th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012

Introduced 2011-04-07· Sponsored by Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2012-02-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2011 - 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 (DOJ) 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…

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H.R. 1433, the Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012

Feb 17, 2012

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 24, 2012

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Cosponsors (20)

1 Democrat19 Republicans