Bill > HR3257

This bill, titled the PILT and SRS Certainty Act, ensures continued funding for two programs that support local governments and communities impacted by federal land ownership. Specifically, it appropriates $450 million annually for five years to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program, which compensates local governments for lost property tax revenue due to tax-exempt federal lands within their borders. Additionally, the bill extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 for five years, continuing payments and project authorities under that program, which provides funds to states to help cover the costs of services in areas with significant tax-exempt federal lands.