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Landowners' Rights: New Rules for Gas Project Rehearings

This act changes the rehearing process for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) decisions on natural gas projects. It aims to give landowners more time and protection from construction or eminent domain until their appeal is fully addressed.
Key points
Landowners and other parties have 30 days to apply for a rehearing of a FERC order.
FERC must act on rehearing applications within 90 days; if not, the application is considered denied.
Construction and eminent domain are paused: No construction or land acquisition can begin until the rehearing is decided or the deadline passes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4774
Sponsor: Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7]
Process start date: 2021-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Landowners’ Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4774.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Landowners and other parties have 30 days to apply for a rehearing of a FERC order.
  • FERC must act on rehearing applications within 90 days; if not, the application is considered denied.
  • Construction and eminent domain are paused: No construction or land acquisition can begin until the rehearing is decided or the deadline passes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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