Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act

Senate Bill

S. 1998

119th Congress

Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tim Scott

Senator

Republican

SC

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Native Americans

Summary

This bill would allow Indian tribes to identify priority resource concerns on tribal land for certain federal conservation programs, giving them more say in how these programs are implemented in their communities.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

SponsorTim Scott (R-SC)

Introduced6/9/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

ChamberSenate

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Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act

This bill would allow Indian tribes to identify priority resource concerns on tribal land for certain federal conservation programs, giving them more say in how these programs are implemented in their communities.

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This bill would allow Indian tribes to identify priority resource concerns on tribal land for certain federal conservation programs, giving them more say in how these programs are implemented in their communities.

Bill Number: 1998
Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-SC)
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Policy Area: Native Americans

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Fact Sheet

Title: Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act
Bill Number: 1998
Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-SC)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Summary: This bill would allow Indian tribes to identify priority resource concerns on tribal land for certain federal conservation programs, giving them more say in how these programs are implemented in their communities.

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AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow Indian tribes to identify priority resource concerns on tribal land for certain federal conservation programs, giving them more say in how these programs are implemented in their communities.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act This bill includes Indian tribes as entities that can identify priority resource concerns under certain federal conservation programs. Currently, a priority resource concern is defined as a natural resource concern or problem, as determined by the Department of Agriculture, that is identified at the national, state, or local level as a priority for a particular area of a state. This bill expands the definition to include identification at the tribal level as a priority for a particular area on tribal land.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill expands the definition of 'priority resource concern' to include identification at the tribal level, not just the national, state, or local level.
This would allow Indian tribes to have more input on which natural resource issues are prioritized for conservation programs on their own tribal lands.
The bill focuses on federal conservation programs, which provide funding and assistance to help address environmental challenges like soil erosion, water quality, and wildlife habitat.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly impact Indian tribes by giving them a stronger voice in determining the priority resource concerns that federal conservation programs address on their own lands. This could lead to conservation efforts that are better tailored to the specific needs and priorities of tribal communities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Native Americans

Related Subjects

Indian lands and resources rights

Land use and conservation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1998, 119th Congress (2025). "Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1998