To extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.

This bill primarily extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 , ensuring continued financial assistance for rural counties that contain federal lands. It prolongs the authorization for secure payments to states and counties, shifting the expiration date from 2023 to 2026 for various provisions. The legislation also establishes specific rules for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 payments, including provisions to reduce payments if counties have already received other federal funds and mandates prompt payment within 45 days of enactment. Furthermore, the bill extends the authority for conducting special projects on federal land and the ability for counties to expend designated funds, pushing these deadlines from 2025 to 2028 and 2026 to 2029, respectively. It also prolongs the Resource Advisory Committee pilot program until 2026. Finally, the legislation includes several technical corrections to the original Act, addressing minor grammatical errors and updating a specific date reference.