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HR 5454 116th Congress House

Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act

Official title: To amend the Natural Gas Act with respect to actions for eminent domain by holders of certificates of public convenience and necessity, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 18, 2019 See on congress.gov
Energy Environmental regulatory proceduresLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOil and gas
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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Dec 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Dec 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 17, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 18, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act

This bill addresses the use of eminent domain by the holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity to acquire land or property with respect to the construction and operation of a natural gas pipeline facility.

Specifically, the bill

  • prohibits the use of eminent domain unless the holder (1) obtains all federal and state permits required by law for the construction and operation of pipeline facilities, and (2) complies with all environmental conditions appended to the certificate order;
  • suspends eminent domain authority if (1) the holder requests a material amendment to the certificate, or (2) a federal or state permit held by the holder is vacated or remanded; and
  • prohibits the use of eminent domain if the pipeline, land, or other property necessary for the construction and operation of the natural gas pipeline is attached to any facility that imports or exports natural gas from or to a foreign country.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Dec 18, 2019
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Huffman, Jared
California · Dec 17, 2019
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Tonko, Paul
New York · Dec 17, 2019
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Dec 17, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5454: Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5454/
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"H.R. 5454: Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5454/.
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H.R. 5454, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5454/.
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