Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2005

Summary

Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2005 - Prohibits any state or political subdivision from exercising its power of eminent domain for economic development if that state or political subdivision receives federal economic development funds during the fiscal year. Makes a state or political subdivision that violates such prohibition ineligible for any such funds for two fiscal years. 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 who suffers injury as a result of a violation of this Act. Sets the statute of limitation for such an action at seven years. Allows the prevailing plaintiff's attorney to obtain reasonable attorney's fees and expert fees. Requires the Attorney General to: (1) compile a list of the federal laws under which federal economic development funds are distributed; (2) provide to each state and publish on a Department of Justice website the text of this Act, a description of the rights of property owners under this Act, and the compiled list of relevant federal laws; and (3) publish such text and description in the Federal Register. Requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the appropriate congressional committees identifying states or political subdivisions that have used eminent domain in violation of this Act.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 4 November 2005

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 4 November 2005

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 3 November 2005

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 3 November 2005

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 3 November 2005

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 31 October 2005

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 31 October 2005

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 31 October 2005

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 October 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 October 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 October 2005

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