### Question
How does the law define safety net payments?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 7102*, **safety net payments** is defined as:

> the special payment amounts paid to States and counties required by section 13982 or 13983 [2](#7102_2_target) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–66

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 7102*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 90-SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION**

