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Extends Funding for Rural Schools
Recent Bills/Extends Funding for Rural Schools

Extends Funding for Rural Schools

IntroducedN/A
Became Law8 months ago
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Became Public Law No: 119-58.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAdvisory bodiesEducation programs fundingIntergovernmental relationsRural conditions and developmentState and local finance
Why This Matters

This bill extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, providing funding and support for rural schools and communities through 2026.

If you live in a rural area with federal land, this bill secures funding for your local schools through 2026.
Who this affects
students · teachers · local governments · rural areas
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill extends funding for rural schools and communities through 2026.
  2. 2Eligible counties will receive secure payments based on federal land revenue.
  3. 3The bill allows counties to use funds for special projects on federal land until 2028.
  4. 4Payments for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 will be processed within 45 days of enactment.
  5. 5The Resource Advisory Committee pilot program will also continue through 2026.
Read the detailed summary

Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025This bill extends and modifies the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, including byextending payments made to states and counties containing federal land through FY2026, providing for payments for FY2024 and FY2025, extending the authority of counties to initiate projects using such funds through FY2028, andextending the authority to initiate projects proposed by resource advisory committees through FY2028.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedJan 13, 2025
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SenateJun 18, 2025
HouseDec 9, 2025
House Vote
Yes 399No 5Not Voting 28
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PresidentDec 18, 2025

Became Public Law

The President

Donald Trump
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Became Law
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