Bills · HR 5195
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5195Education
Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a long-standing funding issue for many school districts across the nation. When federal properties like military bases or national parks are located within a school district, those properties are exempt from local property taxes, depriving the schools of a significant revenue source. Impact Aid is designed to make up for this shortfall and support the education of children whose parents serve our country or work for the federal government.
If this bill becomes law and Congress appropriates the authorized funds, it could mean more stable and adequate funding for these districts, potentially leading to better teachers, up-to-date learning materials, and safer school buildings. If it doesn't pass, these schools might continue to operate with strained budgets, potentially impacting the quality of education for millions of children, including those from military families, whose parents often have little say in local school funding decisions.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill increases the authorized funding levels for federal Impact Aid payments to local school districts.
This aims to provide more financial support to school districts that educate children of federal employees or contain tax-exempt federal land.
PROVISION 02
It sets specific, incrementally increasing funding authorizations for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 across several Impact Aid categories.
This provides a clear, long-term funding roadmap and a consistent increase in potential support for these districts over six years.
PROVISION 03
The bill updates Section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
This amendment is the legislative mechanism through which the increased authorizations for Impact Aid are proposed.
PROVISION 04
It includes separate funding streams for basic payments, payments for children with disabilities, and school construction.
This ensures that increased funding addresses various specific needs of federally impacted school districts.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 26
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
25
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 61%
DEM 18 REP 8 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 8
Introduced in House
SEP 8
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5195
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 8, 2025
Last actionSep 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025
House BillHR 5195Education
Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act
INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
26
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
