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S.1313: Protection of Homes, Small Businesses, and Private Property 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 June 27, 2005
- Latest Major Action June 23, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (2 Democrats, 31 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Protection of Homes, Small Businesses, and Private Property Act of 2005 - Declares that the power of eminent domain shall be available only for public use, which shall not be construed to include economic development. Applies such limitation to all exercises of eminent domain by the federal government or by state and local governments through the use of federal funds.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-208.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| June 27, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |