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October 20, 2005

U.S. House Considers Eminent Domain Reform

This from the Institue of Justice:

Dear Friends,

Very soon, the House Committee on the Judiciary will mark-up H.R. 3135, Congressman Sensenbrenner's "Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2005." This bill would respond to Kelo by withdrawing federal funds that support the use of eminent domain for private development. A mark-up is the time that language may be added or changed, so the Committee will be looking at issues like whether federal funds should be withdrawn from projects or from cities that take property for private development and also under what circumstances to allow federal funds to be used for eminent domain (utilities, blight, etc.?).

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to make your voice heard. We encourage you to call, write or visit members of the House Judiciary Committee and share your concerns about eminent domain abuse. Rarely does a Supreme Court decision generate such uniform and widespread outrage. Americans understand just how threatening the Court's decision in Kelo is for ordinary home and small business owners everywhere. Seize this momentum to make a difference at home and nationwide.

Below you will find contact information for all of the members of the House Committee on the Judiciary. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Best,

Christina Walsh
Assistant Castle Coalition Coordinator
Institute for Justice

Contact information:

Hon. F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
Chariman, House Judiciary Committee
2449 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5101
Website http://www.house.gov/sensenbrenner

Posted by lumi at October 20, 2005 10:22 PM