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The Iowa House has passed a bipartisan bill, HF 2104, that bans the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects, specifically targeting Summit Carbon Solutions' proposed 2,500-mile pipeline for transporting liquefied carbon dioxide. The legislation reflects growing concerns over property rights amid shifting political support for carbon sequestration initiatives, as Summit seeks to amend its permit requirements following setbacks in South Dakota and local opposition in Nebraska. The future of both the bill and the pipeline project remains uncertain due to ongoing legal and legislative challenges.