Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
S. 2273 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. (R-WY) (Introduced 07/14/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.68 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/23/2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (07/14/2025)
Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act
This bill provides Wyoming with more flexibility to invest the principal of its permanent school fund by allowing the state to use earnings generated from investment of the fund rather than only interest.
By way of background, Congress created the fund when Wyoming became a state by granting certain federal lands to be held in a trust for the state. Proceeds from school trust land sales, exchanges, or disposals are deposited into the fund to support public schools.
119 S2273 IS: Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act U.S. Senate 2025-07-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2273IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 14, 2025Ms. Lummis (for herself and Mr. Barrasso) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Act of July 10, 1890, to modify certain provisions relating to the disposal of public land in the State of Wyoming for educational purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act.2.Disposal of public land in the State of Wyoming for educational purposesThe Act of July 10, 1890 (26 Stat. 222, chapter 664), is amended—(1)in section 5, in the first sentence, by striking interest of and inserting earnings on;(2)in section 7, by striking interest of and inserting earnings on; and(3)in section 8, in the first sentence, by striking income thereof and inserting earnings on which.
119 S2273 RS: Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act U.S. Senate 2026-07-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 483119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2273IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 14, 2025Ms. Lummis (for herself and Mr. Barrasso) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesJuly 23, 2026Reported by Mr. Lee, without amendmentA BILLTo amend the Act of July 10, 1890, to modify certain provisions relating to the disposal of public land in the State of Wyoming for educational purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act.2.Disposal of public land in the State of Wyoming for educational purposesThe Act of July 10, 1890 (26 Stat. 222, chapter 664), is amended—(1)in section 5, in the first sentence, by striking interest of and inserting earnings on;(2)in section 7, by striking interest of and inserting earnings on; and(3)in section 8, in the first sentence, by striking income thereof and inserting earnings on which.July 23, 2026Reported without amendment
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 07/14/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 12/02/2025 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. |
| 12/17/2025 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 07/23/2026 | Library of Congress | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report. |
| 07/23/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report. |
| 07/23/2026 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate | Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to amend the Act of July 10, 1890, to modify certain provisions relating to the disposal of public land in the State of Wyoming for educational purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 07/23/2026 Reported By |
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 12/17/2025 Markup By |
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 07/14/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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