H.R. 3913 (112th): Reaffirming Constitutional Property Rights Act

Introduced:
Feb 07, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 7, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 07, 2012
Referred to Committee Feb 07, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To amend the Natural Gas Act with respect to application of the right to exercise eminent domain in construction of pipelines for the exportation of natural gas, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Feb 07, 2012.
4 pages

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2/7/2012--Introduced.
Reaffirming Constitutional Property Rights Act - Amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit:
(1) a holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity from exercising the right of eminent domain with respect to a pipeline to be constructed for the purpose of transporting natural gas to a liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal for export to a foreign country from the United States, and
(2) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) from issuing an order authorizing exportation of natural gas from the United States to a foreign country from a LNG terminal that uses a pipeline for which a certificate holder has exercised the right of eminent domain after January 1, 2012.

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