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Private Property Rights Act of 1991

Introduced: January 14, 1991 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 14, 1991
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Jan 14, 1991
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Private Property Rights Act of 1991 - Gives the force and effect of statute to certain procedures under Executive Order 12630 providing for the protection of private property against Federal regulations which result in a taking of such property for which compensation is required.

Makes such procedures applicable to regulations promulgated, after this Act is enacted, by Federal executive agencies which engage in an activity with the potential for taking private property.

Provides for a limited judicial review of actions taken pursuant to this Act applicable to whether the Attorney General has certified the issuing agency as in compliance with the Executive Order or similar procedures.

What's happening now January 14, 1991

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 905 Identical bill Private Property Rights Act of 1991
  • HR 1650 Identical bill Private Property Rights Act of 1991
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Mar 6, 1991
 R
Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jan 14, 1991
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 50: Private Property Rights Act of 1991. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-S-50/
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"S. 50: Private Property Rights Act of 1991." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-S-50/.
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