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H.R. 1433 (112th)

Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012

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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

Taxation

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

  1. 7 April 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 April 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 April 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 April 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 July 2011

    Committee

    Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 July 2011

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 1 December 2011

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 24 January 2012

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 5.

    Source: Committee

  9. 24 January 2012

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 17 February 2012

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-401.

    Source: Committee

  11. 17 February 2012

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-401.

    Source: Committee

  12. 17 February 2012

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 28 February 2012

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 28 February 2012

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1433.

    Source: Floor

  17. 28 February 2012

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H997-1003)

    Source: Floor

  18. 28 February 2012

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  19. 29 February 2012

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

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