Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes Repair Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:28:19Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 517 Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes Repair Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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.

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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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 517

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies

- Education programs funding

- Elementary and secondary education

- Forests, forestry, trees

- Land use and conservation

- Rural conditions and development

- State and local finance

- State and local taxation

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 517

Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes Repair Act

A 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