Protecting Land Rights: Ending Federal Eminent Domain for Power Lines.
This bill protects property rights by prohibiting the federal government from using funds for seizing private land (eminent domain) for the construction or modification of electric transmission facilities. It significantly strengthens state control over the siting of these facilities, granting states veto power over federal permits. Citizens gain greater assurance that their land will not be taken by federal authorities for energy purposes without state consent.
Key points
The federal government loses the authority to forcibly take private land (eminent domain) for new electric transmission lines.
Federal funds are banned from being used for any eminent domain efforts related to transmission infrastructure.
States gain veto power: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission cannot issue a permit if the affected state objects.
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