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House bill · H.R. 9739 (119th Congress)

Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 16, 2026

Sponsor: Veronica Escobar (U.S. Representative, TX-16, Democratic)

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Summary

The bill would prohibit the use of eminent domain with respect to Mount Cristo Rey in Sunland Park, New Mexico. The bill's findings describe the site as a privately owned mountain of religious and cultural significance and a destination for annual pilgrimages.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Jul 16, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 16, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 16, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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