To limit the use of eminent domain under the Natural Gas Act to acquire certain State-owned property.

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Bill Number

HR 295

Introduced

Jan 30, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

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Topics

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Eminent domain Energy Federal-state relations Gas companies Gas pipelines Government Operations and Politics Open space lands Public Lands and Natural Resources Right-of-way Transportation and Public Works

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Summary

Amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit Federal use of the eminent domain power to acquire State property that has been reserved for the purpose of preserving open space, unless the State has agreed to such taking.

Actions

Feb 14, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Jan 30, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 30, 2001

Introduced in House

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