Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes Repair Act

1/11/2023, 1:28 PM

Congressional Summary of S 517

Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes Repair Act

This bill extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Program through FY2016 at FY2011 funding levels. This Program provides payments to state jurisdictions to compensate for the cost of providing services in tax-exempt federal lands within such jurisdictions.

The bill also eliminates the fiscal year limitation on funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Program. This program compensates local governments for tax revenue lost due to tax-exempt federal lands within their boundaries.

Current Status of Bill S 517

Bill S 517 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2015. Bill S 517 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2015.  Bill S 517's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S992) as of February 12, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 517

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 517

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

Advisory bodiesEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationForests, forestry, treesLand use and conservationRural conditions and developmentState and local financeState and local taxationWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 517

Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes Repair ActA bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program, to restore mandatory funding status to the payment in lieu of taxes program, and for other purposes.Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes Repair Act
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