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To provide for the application of certain provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 for fiscal year 2021.

4/17/2024, 11:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6435

Bill 117 hr 6435, also known as the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, is a piece of legislation that aims to provide funding and support for rural communities in the United States. Specifically, this bill focuses on the application of certain provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act for the fiscal year 2021.

The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act was originally passed in 2000 to provide financial assistance to rural counties that have a large amount of federal land within their borders. This funding is meant to help these communities offset the loss of revenue that comes from not being able to collect property taxes on federal land.

Bill 117 hr 6435 seeks to extend the provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act for the fiscal year 2021, ensuring that these rural communities continue to receive the support they need. This includes funding for schools, roads, and other essential services that are crucial for the well-being of these communities. Overall, this bill is aimed at helping rural communities thrive and prosper by providing them with the financial assistance they need to support their infrastructure and services. It is an important piece of legislation that recognizes the unique challenges faced by rural areas and seeks to address them in a meaningful way.

Congressional Summary of HR 6435

This bill extends through FY2021 the inapplicability of the requirement for counties to elect to receive certain payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. That act provides compensation to counties for the presence of untaxable federal land within their borders.

Current Status of Bill HR 6435

Bill HR 6435 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2022. Bill HR 6435 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2022.  Bill HR 6435's most recent activity was Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-639, Part I. as of December 14, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6435

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
22
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
18
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6435

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Forests, forestry, trees
- State and local finance
- State and local taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6435

To provide for the application of certain provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 for fiscal year 2021.
To provide for the application of certain provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 for fiscal year 2021.

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