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Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2009

Introduced: April 2, 2009 Introduced by: Waters, Maxine Democratic · California See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

Introduced

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

May 26, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Apr 2, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 2, 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E883-884)

Apr 2, 2009

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now May 26, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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