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Private Property Rights Implementation Act Of 2006

Date: Sept. 29, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Federal, State and Local Relations Housing and Property

PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2006 -- (House of Representatives - September 29, 2006)

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Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 4772, the ``Private Property Rights Implementation Act.''

This bill strips local governments of their authority to enforce zoning regulations by allowing real estate developers to bypass the State courts and go directly to Federal courts to challenge local zoning decisions. While I strongly believe in the rights of property owners, zoning is an important tool of local governments to maintain livable communities where residents and businesses can coexist.

The city of New York opposes this legislation because it would intrude upon its authority over local land decisions. Additionally, this bill is opposed by a coalition of groups including the League of Conservation Voters, the National League of Cities, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the National Conference of State Legislatures.

I am puzzled about why the Republican Majority feels that this bill should be voted on before we adjourn when there are so many other issues like increasing the minimum wage and implementing the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission that have yet to be considered by this body.

I urge my colleagues to vote ``no.''

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