Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill extends a federal funding program that provides money to states and counties with significant federal land holdings. Specifically, it would continue payments through 2026 and allow counties to use these funds for projects through 2028. The program was originally created in 2000 to support rural schools and communities in areas where the federal government owns large portions of land (like national forests). **Who It Affects** Rural counties and school districts, particularly in western states, would benefit from continued funding.
The bill also establishes or extends the role of "resource advisory committees"—local groups that help decide how these funds should be spent on community projects—through 2028. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) in the 119th Congress.
CRS Official 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.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.