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H.R. 10593

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To amend section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
September 24, 2026
Cosponsors (10)
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This bill would make the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program permanent by removing its current expiration date. The PILT program compensates local counties and communities for tax revenue they lose because the federal government owns large amounts of land within their borders that cannot be taxed. Currently, the program is authorized only through fiscal year 2019, making it subject to periodic renewal. By changing the language to authorize funding "each fiscal year," the bill would create permanent, ongoing authorization for PILT payments without requiring Congress to regularly reauthorize the program. This change primarily affects rural and western counties with significant federal land holdings, ensuring they receive stable, predictable compensation for lost property tax revenue.

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