To extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
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This bill would extend federal payments to states and counties with federal land and authorize local project funding through FY2028.
What it does
This bill would extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, providing continued federal payments to states and counties that contain federal land through fiscal year 2026. It proposes to authorize specific payments for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 while extending the timeframe for counties and resource advisory committees to initiate local projects through fiscal year 2028.
Who is affected
This bill directly affects state and county governments that contain federal lands and receive payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. It also impacts resource advisory committees, which are granted extended authority to propose and initiate local projects. Additionally, the legislation affects the local communities and entities involved in projects initiated by counties using these federal funds.
Key provisions
- Extension of payments to states and counties. The bill extends payments made to states and counties containing federal land through fiscal year 2026 and provides for specific payments for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
- Extension of county project initiation authority. The legislation extends the authority for counties to initiate projects using these funds through fiscal year 2028.
- Extension of resource advisory committee projects. The bill extends the authority to initiate projects proposed by resource advisory committees through fiscal year 2028.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
The bill provides for payments for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, with extensions for state and county payments through fiscal year 2026. Additionally, the authority for counties and resource advisory committees to initiate projects is extended through fiscal year 2028.
Relationship to existing law
This bill extends and modifies the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. It continues existing authorities under that Act, including the payment program for states and counties containing federal land and the project initiation authority for counties and resource advisory committees.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to provide continued financial support to states and counties containing federal land by extending the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. It ensures the continuation of payments through fiscal year 2026 and extends the authority for local governments and resource advisory committees to initiate community projects through fiscal year 2028.