LASSO Act

1/31/2025, 5:05 PM
Congress
119

Number
HR - 34

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Paul A. Gosar

Cosponsors
Byron Donalds

Variations and Revisions

1/3/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Land And Social Security Optimization Act or the LASSO Act

This bill requires 10% of revenue generated by public lands, including submerged lands on the Outer Continental Shelf, under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to be deposited into the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, which is used to pay Social Security benefits to retirees and their families and to survivors of deceased workers.

Bill 119 hr 34, also known as the "Public Lands Revenue Deposits into Social Security Trust Fund Act," aims to allocate a portion of the revenue generated from public lands to the Social Security Trust Fund. The bill proposes that a certain percentage of the funds obtained from activities such as mining, drilling, and leasing on federal lands be deposited into the trust fund to help support the Social Security program.

The main goal of this legislation is to provide additional funding for Social Security, which is a critical program that provides financial support to retired and disabled individuals. By directing a portion of the revenue from public lands towards the trust fund, the bill seeks to ensure the long-term sustainability of the program and help address any potential funding gaps that may arise in the future.

Supporters of the bill argue that utilizing revenue from public lands to support Social Security is a practical and effective way to strengthen the program without increasing taxes or cutting benefits. They believe that this approach will help ensure that Social Security remains a reliable source of income for millions of Americans in the years to come. Opponents of the bill may argue that diverting funds from public lands to the Social Security Trust Fund could have negative implications for other programs or initiatives that rely on this revenue. They may also raise concerns about the potential impact on the economy or the environment if a significant portion of the funds generated from public lands is redirected to support Social Security. Overall, Bill 119 hr 34 represents an effort to address the financial challenges facing the Social Security program by tapping into the revenue generated from public lands. The bill aims to strike a balance between supporting the needs of retirees and disabled individuals while also ensuring the responsible management of public lands and resources.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo deposit portions of revenue generated from public lands into the Social Security Trust Fund.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/24/2025

Land And Social Security Optimization Act or the LASSO Act

This bill requires 10% of revenue generated by public lands, including submerged lands on the Outer Continental Shelf, under the jurisdiction of the Department of th...


Latest Action1/3/2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commi...