House Bill 5454
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 17, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5454
Congress
116
Policy Area
Energy
Energy
Primary focus of measure is all sources and supplies of energy, including alternative energy sources, oil and gas, coal, nuclear power; efficiency and conservation; costs, prices, and revenues; electric power transmission; public utility matters.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act
This bill addresses the use of eminent domain by the holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity to acquire land or property with respect to the construction and operation of a natural gas pipeline facility.
Specifically, the bill
- prohibits the use of eminent domain unless the holder (1) obtains all federal and state permits required by law for the construction and operation of pipeline facilities, and (2) complies with all environmental conditions appended to the certificate order;
- suspends eminent domain authority if (1) the holder requests a material amendment to the certificate, or (2) a federal or state permit held by the holder is vacated or remanded; and
- prohibits the use of eminent domain if the pipeline, land, or other property necessary for the construction and operation of the natural gas pipeline is attached to any facility that imports or exports natural gas from or to a foreign country.
December 17, 2019
12/18/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
12/17/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/17/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:45:52 AM