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RepublicanBill · H.R. 10135· House(119-HR-10135)

Not In My Barn Yard Act

Rep. Thompson
Age: 67 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
8/20/2026
Last activity
8/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Glenn Thompson
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 0
Agriculture and Food
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Not In My Barn Yard Act" prohibits the Federal Government from using eminent domain on agricultural land if a feasible alternative for the public use exists. This rule does not apply to eminent domain actions that started before the Act becomes law. Agricultural land is defined as land used for farming, ranching, forestry, or timber production. However, land under ten acres that earns less than $1,000 annually from these products is not included.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+10

    Directly prohibits the government from taking agricultural land if alternatives exist.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7

    Protects rural property from federal seizure for public use.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    Protects agricultural business owners from losing their primary asset to the government.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-5

    Significantly restricts the federal government's power of eminent domain.

  • Does this repair or build roads and bridges?-2

    May complicate infrastructure projects if agricultural land is the only feasible route.

  • Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?-2

    Could potentially delay public transit expansions if they require agricultural land.