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Support for Rural and Tribal Communities: Local Development Funds

This act aims to improve funding for counties, tribal communities, and territories that contain federal lands. This means local governments will receive funds for various governmental purposes, potentially leading to improved public services and economic development in these regions. The money cannot be used for lobbying, and its use will be monitored.
Key points
Increased financial support for counties and tribal communities with federal lands.
Funds can be used for any governmental purpose, excluding lobbying.
Reporting requirements on fund usage and potential recoupment for non-compliance.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8859
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2022-09-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Secure Rural and Tribal Lands Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8859.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased financial support for counties and tribal communities with federal lands.
  • Funds can be used for any governmental purpose, excluding lobbying.
  • Reporting requirements on fund usage and potential recoupment for non-compliance.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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