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Property Rights Protection Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5601| House 
| Updated: 1/22/2020
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (8)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Property Rights Protection Act of 2020 This bill specifies certain rights for private property owners or lessees. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior from conditioning the issuance, renewal, amendment, or extension of any land use or occupancy agreement on the transfer of any water right to the United States, or on any impairment of title or interest granted or otherwise recognized under state law, by federal or state judgment, or pursuant to any interstate water compact; or requiring any water user to apply for or acquire a water right in the name of the United States under state law as a condition for the issuance, renewal, or extension of any land use or occupancy agreement. Non-federally owned land and water may not be designated as critical habitat without the written consent of the property owners unless a threatened or endangered species is at risk of extinction without such a designation. The department concerned must pay an owner or lessee 150% of the fair market value of real property and is responsible for all related costs. Interior shall issue a final rule that requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to follow rules substantially similar to the requirements for the U.S. Geological Survey to obtain permission for certain access to private lands. Furthermore, it shall not be a violation of law to take any animal if it poses a recurring threat to life and property.
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Timeline
Jan 14, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 21, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jan 21, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jan 22, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • January 14, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 21, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • January 21, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • January 22, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorEndangered and threatened speciesIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsProperty rightsState and local government operationsWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Property Rights Protection Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5601| House 
| Updated: 1/22/2020
Property Rights Protection Act of 2020 This bill specifies certain rights for private property owners or lessees. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior from conditioning the issuance, renewal, amendment, or extension of any land use or occupancy agreement on the transfer of any water right to the United States, or on any impairment of title or interest granted or otherwise recognized under state law, by federal or state judgment, or pursuant to any interstate water compact; or requiring any water user to apply for or acquire a water right in the name of the United States under state law as a condition for the issuance, renewal, or extension of any land use or occupancy agreement. Non-federally owned land and water may not be designated as critical habitat without the written consent of the property owners unless a threatened or endangered species is at risk of extinction without such a designation. The department concerned must pay an owner or lessee 150% of the fair market value of real property and is responsible for all related costs. Interior shall issue a final rule that requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to follow rules substantially similar to the requirements for the U.S. Geological Survey to obtain permission for certain access to private lands. Furthermore, it shall not be a violation of law to take any animal if it poses a recurring threat to life and property.
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Timeline
Jan 14, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 21, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jan 21, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jan 22, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • January 14, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 21, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • January 21, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • January 22, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (8)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorEndangered and threatened speciesIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsProperty rightsState and local government operationsWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protection