Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act

# Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act (HR 5195) **What It Would Do** This bill aims to increase federal funding for schools in areas where the federal government owns significant land (such as military bases, national parks, or Native American reservations). These schools currently receive "Impact Aid"—a federal program designed to compensate for lost tax revenue when the government owns tax-exempt property in a school district. The bill would gradually increase funding toward fully covering the costs that the federal government is supposed to reimburse. **Who It Affects** The bill would benefit school districts located near federal properties, particularly those serving students from military families, Native American communities, and other areas with substantial government land ownership.

Teachers, students, and families in these districts would potentially see improvements in school funding and services. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. As a proposal from a Democratic sponsor, it would need to move through the legislative process and gain sufficient support to advance.