Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2015

Summary

Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2015 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 Department of Justice (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 DOJ to disseminate to states and the public 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 the federal government, or a state or political subdivision receiving federal economic development funds during any fiscal year, from exercising the 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. Directs DOJ, if a court determines that a violation of this Act has a disproportionately high impact on the poor or minorities, to make efforts to locate former owners and tenants to inform them of the violation and any possible remedies.

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Timeline

1. 9 July 2015

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 July 2015

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 July 2015

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 July 2015

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 9 July 2015 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 July 2015

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 July 2015

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 July 2015

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Sponsors

• F. SENSENBRENNER · R · Sponsor
• Maxine Waters · D · Sponsor
• Tom Reed · R · Sponsor
• Jeb Hensarling · R · Cosponsor
• Marsha Blackburn · R · Cosponsor
• Diane Black · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2017