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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 17, 1993
Just Compensation Act of 1993 - Requires the head of any Federal agency who takes an action under the Endangered Species Act, the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, or under specified provisions of the National Trails System Act or Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to wetlands to compensate the owner of private property for any diminution in value caused by the action. Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2] · R–OR
Legislative record
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Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Justice.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Executive Comment Requested from Justice.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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