S. 1313 · 109th Congress
Eminent Domain bill
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Cornyn
- Introduced
- 2005-06-27
- Latest action
- 2006-06-23 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Summary
Protection of Homes, Small Businesses, and Private Property Act of 2005 - Declares that the power of eminent domain shall be available only for public use, which shall not be construed to include economic development. Applies such limitation to all exercises of eminent domain by the federal government or by state and local governments through the use of federal funds.