H.R.3053 - Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007

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  • Official: To protect private property rights. as introduced.
  • Short: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 as introduced.

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7/16/2007--Introduced.Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 - 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 us

Official Summary

7/16/2007--Introduced.
Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 - 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.


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05/18/08
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These bills would legalize sweeping business-to-business exceptions for credit bureaus stop aiding and abetting identity theft or hr 3053 is expected to be re-introduced shortly over these bills give consumers tools. ...

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01/17/08
League of California Cities

While little action is expected on eminent domain this session, three measures have been introduced on the issue: the Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 (HR 3053/S 48) and the Strengthening the Ownership of Private Property ...

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01/13/08
Eminent Domain and Private Property Rights

I support the "Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 (HR-3053 IH) introduced in the 110th Congress by members of both major parties. The Act would prohibit any state or local government from exercising its power of Eminent ...

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