Prevent the federal government from using eminent domain to seize private property for environmental or conservation purposes.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting America's Property Rights Act?
The Protecting America's Property Rights Act is currently H.R. 3206, which has remained in the House Committee on Financial Services since May 5, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. No progress has occurred on this proposal since May 5, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting America's Property Rights Act (H.R. 3206 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5837 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5837 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Andrew Garbarino (R-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.