A bill to protect homes, small businesses, and other private property rights, by limiting the power of eminent domain.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9454-9455, H9456-9458)
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7429-7430)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-208.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6449)
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