To establish that it is the policy of the United States that public lands be used for public utility infrastructure before private lands are condemned for such purpose, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 2101

Introduced

Jun 7, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

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Topics

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commerce Electric power transmission Electric utilities Eminent domain Energy Infrastructure Infrastructure (Economics) Public Lands and Natural Resources Public utilities Right of property

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Summary

Declares that it is U.S. policy that public lands be used for the siting of electric utility transmission facilities and other utility infrastructure before private property is acquired by condemnation for such purposes.

Actions

Jun 18, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Jun 18, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Jun 18, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Jun 18, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Jun 7, 2001

Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 7, 2001

Introduced in House

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