United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1433 (112th)
Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012
Introduced
7 April 2011
Last action
29 February 2012 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsors
Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15], Rep. Gowdy, Trey [R-SC-4], Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Subjects
Taxation
Source updated
10 August 2026
Summary
Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2011 - 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 (DOJ) 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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Timeline
7 April 2011
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
7 April 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 April 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 April 2011
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Source: Committee
27 July 2011
Committee
Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.
Source: Committee
28 July 2011
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
1 December 2011
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
24 January 2012
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 5.
Source: Committee
24 January 2012
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
17 February 2012
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-401.
Source: Committee
17 February 2012
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-401.
Source: Committee
17 February 2012
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
Source: Calendars
28 February 2012
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
28 February 2012
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H997-999)
Source: Floor
28 February 2012
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H997-999)
Source: Floor
28 February 2012
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1433.
Source: Floor
28 February 2012
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H997-1003)
Source: Floor
28 February 2012
Floor
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
29 February 2012
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 29 February 2012 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 28 February 2012 · Download file
- Reported in House · 17 February 2012 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 7 April 2011 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 29 February 2012
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 29 February 2012
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 28 February 2012
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 28 February 2012
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 28 February 2012
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 17 February 2012
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Reported in House (PDF)
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 17 February 2012
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 7 April 2011
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Sponsors
- Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gowdy, Trey [R-SC-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] · R · Cosponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/1433
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/hr/1433
- us · 112-hr-1433 · source updated 10 August 2026