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Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

S. 356 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

S. 356119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 02/03/2025SEN. CRAPOR-ID · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.51 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

29 members · Left 14 · Center 4 · Right 11 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorSen. Crapo, Mike (R-ID) (Introduced 02/03/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.51 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 29 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action12/18/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-58.
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Public Law: Public Law 119-58

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Summary (2)

Public Law (12/18/2025)

Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

This act extends and modifies the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program, under which states and counties containing certain federal land may receive payments from the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for schools, roads, and certain other municipal services.

The act modifies the SRS program, including by

  • extending payments made to states and counties containing federal land through FY2026,
  • providing lapsed payments for FY2024 and FY2025,
  • extending the authority of counties to initiate projects using such funds through FY2028, and
  • extending the authority to initiate projects proposed by resource advisory committees through FY2028.

Text (3)

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

S356 ENR: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 U.S. Senate 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. One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty five S. 356

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025. 2. Extension of Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (a) Secure payments for States and counties containing Federal land (1) Secure payments Section 101 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7111) is amended— (A) in subsections (a) and (b), by striking 2023 each place it appears and inserting 2026; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (e) Special rule for fiscal year 2024 and 2025 payments (1) State payment If an eligible county in a State that will receive a share of the State payment for fiscal year 2024 or 2025 has already received, or will receive, a share of the 25-percent payment for that fiscal year distributed to the State before the date of enactment of this subsection, the amount of the State payment shall be reduced by the amount of the share of the eligible county of the 25-percent payment. (2) County payment If an eligible county that will receive a county payment for fiscal year 2024 or 2025 has already received a 50-percent payment for that fiscal year, the amount of the county payment shall be reduced by the amount of the 50-percent payment. (3) Prompt payment Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make all payments under this title for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025. . (2) Distribution of payments to eligible counties Section 103(d)(2) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7113(d)(2)) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2026. (b) Payments to States and counties Section 102 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7112) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: (E) Payments for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025 The election otherwise required by subparagraph (A) shall not apply for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025. ; and (B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: (C) Fiscal years 2024 and 2025 The election described in paragraph (1)(A) applicable to a county in fiscal year 2023 shall be effective for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025. ; and (2) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: (G) Payments for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025 The election made by an eligible county under subparagraph (B), (C), or (D) for fiscal year 2023, or deemed to be made by the county under paragraph (3)(B) for that fiscal year, shall be effective for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025. ; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: (E) Payments for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025 This paragraph does not apply for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025. . (c) Extension of authority To conduct special projects on Federal land (1) Committee composition waiver authority Section 205(d)(6)(C) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7125(d)(6)(C)) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2026. (2) Extension of authority Section 208 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7128) is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking 2025 and inserting 2028; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking 2026 and inserting 2029. (d) Extension of authority To expend county funds Section 305 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7144) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking 2025 and inserting 2028; and (2) in subsection (b), by striking 2026 and inserting 2029. 3. Resource advisory committee pilot program extension Section 205(g) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7125(g)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking 2023 and inserting 2026; and (2) by striking paragraph (6). 4. Technical corrections (a) Resource advisory committees Section 205 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7125) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking concerned, and inserting concerned; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting October 3, 2008; and (2) in subsection (d)(4), by striking to extent and inserting to the extent. (b) Use of project funds Section 206(b)(2) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7126(b)(2)) is amended by striking concerned, and inserting concerned. Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate

Engrossed in Senate (ES)

119 S356 ES: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 U.S. Senate 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. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 356IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025.2.Extension of Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000(a)Secure payments for States and counties containing Federal land(1)Secure paymentsSection 101 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7111) is amended—(A)in subsections (a) and (b), by striking 2023 each place it appears and inserting 2026; and(B)by adding at the end the following:(e)Special rule for fiscal year 2024 and 2025 payments(1)State paymentIf an eligible county in a State that will receive a share of the State payment for fiscal year 2024 or 2025 has already received, or will receive, a share of the 25-percent payment for that fiscal year distributed to the State before the date of enactment of this subsection, the amount of the State payment shall be reduced by the amount of the share of the eligible county of the 25-percent payment.(2)County paymentIf an eligible county that will receive a county payment for fiscal year 2024 or 2025 has already received a 50-percent payment for that fiscal year, the amount of the county payment shall be reduced by the amount of the 50-percent payment.(3)Prompt paymentNot later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make all payments under this title for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025..(2)Distribution of payments to eligible countiesSection 103(d)(2) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7113(d)(2)) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2026.(b)Payments to States and countiesSection 102 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7112) is amended—(1)in subsection (b)—(A)in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:(E)Payments for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025The election otherwise required by subparagraph (A) shall not apply for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.; and(B)in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following:(C)Fiscal years 2024 and 2025The election described in paragraph (1)(A) applicable to a county in fiscal year 2023 shall be effective for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.; and(2)in subsection (d)—(A)in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:(G)Payments for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025The election made by an eligible county under subparagraph (B), (C), or (D) for fiscal year 2023, or deemed to be made by the county under paragraph (3)(B) for that fiscal year, shall be effective for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.; and(B)in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following:(E)Payments for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025This paragraph does not apply for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025..(c)Extension of authority To conduct special projects on Federal land(1)Committee composition waiver authoritySection 205(d)(6)(C) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7125(d)(6)(C)) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2026.(2)Extension of authoritySection 208 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7128) is amended—(A)in subsection (a), by striking 2025 and inserting 2028; and(B)in subsection (b), by striking 2026 and inserting 2029.(d)Extension of authority To expend county fundsSection 305 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7144) is amended—(1)in subsection (a), by striking 2025 and inserting 2028; and(2)in subsection (b), by striking 2026 and inserting 2029.3.Resource advisory committee pilot program extensionSection 205(g) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7125(g)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (5), by striking 2023 and inserting 2026; and(2)by striking paragraph (6).4.Technical corrections(a)Resource advisory committeesSection 205 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7125) is amended—(1)in subsection (c)—(A)in paragraph (1), by striking concerned, and inserting concerned; and(B)in paragraph (3), by striking the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting October 3, 2008; and(2)in subsection (d)(4), by striking to extent and inserting to the extent.(b)Use of project fundsSection 206(b)(2) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7126(b)(2)) is amended by striking concerned, and inserting concerned.Passed the Senate June 18, 2025.Secretary

Introduced in Senate (IS)

119 S356 IS: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 U.S. Senate 2025-02-03 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. 356IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 3, 2025Mr. Crapo (for himself, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Risch, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Sullivan, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Capito, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Daines, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Hawley, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Curtis, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Scott of Florida, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Sheehy, Mr. Bennet, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Justice, and Ms. Cortez Masto) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025.2.Extension of Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000(a)Secure payments for States and counties containing Federal land(1)Secure paymentsSection 101 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7111) is amended—(A)in subsections (a) and (b), by striking 2023 each place it appears and inserting 2026; and(B)by adding at the end the following:(e)Special rule for fiscal year 2024 and 2025 payments(1)State paymentIf an eligible county in a State that will receive a share of the State payment for fiscal year 2024 or 2025 has already received, or will receive, a share of the 25-percent payment for that fiscal year distributed to the State before the date of enactment of this subsection, the amount of the State payment shall be reduced by the amount of the share of the eligible county of the 25-percent payment.(2)County paymentIf an eligible county that will receive a county payment for fiscal year 2024 or 2025 has already received a 50-percent payment for that fiscal year, the amount of the county payment shall be reduced by the amount of the 50-percent payment.(3)Prompt paymentNot later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make all payments under this title for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025..(2)Distribution of payments to eligible countiesSection 103(d)(2) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7113(d)(2)) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2026.(b)Payments to States and countiesSection 102 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7112) is amended—(1)in subsection (b)—(A)in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:(E)Payments for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025The election otherwise required by subparagraph (A) shall not apply for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.; and(B)in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following:(C)Fiscal years 2024 and 2025The election described in paragraph (1)(A) applicable to a county in fiscal year 2023 shall be effective for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.; and(2)in subsection (d)—(A)in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:(G)Payments for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025The election made by an eligible county under subparagraph (B), (C), or (D) for fiscal year 2023, or deemed to be made by the county under paragraph (3)(B) for that fiscal year, shall be effective for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.; and(B)in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following:(E)Payments for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025This paragraph does not apply for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025..(c)Extension of authority To conduct special projects on Federal land(1)Committee composition waiver authoritySection 205(d)(6)(C) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7125(d)(6)(C)) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2026.(2)Extension of authoritySection 208 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7128) is amended—(A)in subsection (a), by striking 2025 and inserting 2028; and(B)in subsection (b), by striking 2026 and inserting 2029.(d)Extension of authority To expend county fundsSection 305 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7144) is amended—(1)in subsection (a), by striking 2025 and inserting 2028; and(2)in subsection (b), by striking 2026 and inserting 2029.3.Resource advisory committee pilot program extensionSection 205(g) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7125(g)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (5), by striking 2023 and inserting 2026; and(2)by striking paragraph (6).4.Technical corrections(a)Resource advisory committeesSection 205 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7125) is amended—(1)in subsection (c)—(A)in paragraph (1), by striking concerned, and inserting concerned; and(B)in paragraph (3), by striking the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting October 3, 2008; and(2)in subsection (d)(4), by striking to extent and inserting to the extent.(b)Use of project fundsSection 206(b)(2) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7126(b)(2)) is amended by striking concerned, and inserting concerned.

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All Actions (23)

DateChamberAll Actions
02/03/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
02/03/2025SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
06/18/2025Library of CongressSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
06/18/2025SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)
06/18/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
06/18/2025SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3459-3460)
06/23/2025SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
06/23/2025House floor actionsReceived in the House.
06/23/2025House floor actionsHeld at the desk.
12/09/2025House floor actionsMr. LaMalfa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
12/09/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5066-5071)
12/09/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 356.
12/09/2025House floor actionsAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
12/09/2025House floor actionsConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5100-5101)
12/09/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 5 (Roll no. 315). (text: CR H5066-5067)
12/09/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 5 (Roll no. 315). (text: CR H5066-5067)
12/09/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/15/2025Library of CongressPresented to President.
12/15/2025House floor actionsPresented to President.
12/18/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
12/18/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
12/18/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-58.
12/18/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-58.

Titles (5)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleSecure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textSecure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Passed SenateSecure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as IntroducedSecure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (28)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (2)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee06/18/2025 Discharged From
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee02/03/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (2)

Subjects (5)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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