H.R.3631: Eminent Domain Limitation Act of 2005

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
  • Introduced July 29, 2005
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2005

Bill Summary

Eminent Domain Limitation Act of 2005 - Makes a state ineligible to receive federal assistance for economic development unless it has in effect a law relating to takings that: (1) prohibits the use of eminent domain for economic development; (2) limits the uses for which eminent domain may be used to public health and safety, rights-of-way for public utilities and public highways and parks; and (3) requires the entity engaging in the taking to...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred to House Financial Services
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
July 29, 2005

Introduced in the House by Joel Hefley (R-Colo.)

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