Duckworth, Durbin Joins Hirono, Crapo to Introduce Resolution Recognizing Importance of Impact Aid Program, Celebrating Program’s 75th Anniversary

Duckworth, Durbin Joins Hirono, Crapo to Introduce Resolution Recognizing Importance of Impact Aid Program, Celebrating Program's 75th Anniversary

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - On the 75^th anniversary of the Impact Aid Program, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) in introducing a resolution recognizing the importance of the program and designating September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day." Established in 1950 by President Harry Truman, the Impact Aid Program is the oldest K-12 Federal education program in the U.S. The program reimburses school districts across the country that lose local tax revenue due to the tax-exempt status of federal lands, including military installations; Indian Trust, Treaty and Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Lands; and other Federal properties and facilities. In fiscal year (FY) 2025, the Impact Aid Program provided funding to support approximately 1,100 school districts serving 8 million students across the country.

"When we invest in our students, teachers and schools, we help set our children on a path to succeed both inside and outside the classroom-and that's exactly what the Impact Aid Program does," said Duckworth. "For 75 years, this program has helped ensure schools have the resources they need so every child can reach their full potential, no matter their zip code. I'm proud to join Senators Hirono and Crapo and my colleagues in honoring its contributions and remain committed to building a future where every child has the opportunity to succeed."

"Impact aid has supported communities in welcoming military families and ensuring that the schools surrounding our military bases and our federal lands have the resources they need to provide the best education possible for their students," Durbin said. "This year, we celebrate the success of impact aid over the last 75 years, and I remain committed to securing appropriate aid for the school districts in Illinois that proudly educate the next generation."

"For the past 75 years, the Impact Aid Program has helped millions of students across our nation access quality public education, regardless of where they reside," said Senator Hirono. "This program serves a crucial role in providing all children, particularly those from underserved backgrounds, with the opportunity to receive the high-quality education they need and deserve. I'm glad to join my colleagues in recognizing the valuable contributions of the Impact Aid Program, and I'll continue working to help ensure that students across the country have the support they need to learn and grow in our schools."

"Seventy-five years since its inception, Impact Aid continues to provide critical support for Idaho's school districts," said Senator Crapo. "Across the nation, Impact Aid helps federally impacted school districts provide access to high-quality education and opportunities children need to unlock their full potential."

This resolution is also co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), John Barrasso (R-WY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Steve Daines (R-MT), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), James Lankford (R-OK), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Patty Murray (D-WA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Jim Risch (R-ID), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tina Smith (D-MN), John Thune (R-SD) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI).

The resolution is also endorsed by the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS).

Full text of the resolution is available on Senator Duckworth's website.

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