What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 655.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-10.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s655/BILLS-117s655is.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 655

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Limiting Land Seizure by Gas Companies for Export Profits

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Federal courts will not have jurisdiction to condemn state-owned property for natural gas projects. Natural gas companies cannot use eminent domain if the project is primarily for transporting gas for export. The changes aim to protect private and state property from eminent domain for gas export projects.

This bill aims to restrict natural gas companies' ability to seize private land, especially if the land is owned by a state. Furthermore, companies will not be able to seize land if the gas is primarily intended for export. This is intended to protect citizens' and states' property from eminent domain for commercial purposes related to gas export.

Key points

Federal courts will not have jurisdiction to condemn state-owned property for natural gas projects.

Natural gas companies cannot use eminent domain if the project is primarily for transporting gas for export.

The changes aim to protect private and state property from eminent domain for gas export projects.

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Additional Information

Ending Natural Gas Companies' Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act

Print number: S 655

Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Process start date: 2021-03-10

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Limiting Land Seizure by Gas Companies for Export Profits

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