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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1704
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 14, 2005
Mr. Dorgan introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the taking of property by eminent domain for economic development.
Prohibition on use of Federal funds in economic development relating to property taken by eminent domain
Short title
This Act may be cited
as the Private Property Protection Act
of 2005
.
Prohibition
In general
No Federal funds may be used relating to a property that is the subject of a taking by eminent domain.
Exception
Paragraph (1) shall not apply if the property is being used for public use or a public purpose.
Public Use or Public Purpose
Economic development, including an increase in the tax base, tax revenues, or employment, may not be the primary basis for establishing a public use or public purpose under subsection (b).
Takings for Use by Private Individual or Entity
Subsection (b) shall include takings of private property for the use of, or ownership by, any private individual or entity.