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Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-356| Senate 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
Mike Crapo

Mike Crapo

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (28)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Josh Hawley (Republican)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025, primarily extends the provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. It specifically extends the period for secure payments to states and counties with federal land by three years, from 2023 to 2026. For fiscal years 2024 and 2025, the bill introduces special rules to adjust state and county payments if they have already received other federal funds for those years, ensuring prompt payment within 45 days of enactment. Additionally, it ensures that the payment distribution elections made by counties in fiscal year 2023 remain effective for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Beyond financial extensions, the bill also prolongs the authority for conducting special projects on federal land until 2028 and the authority for counties to expend funds until 2029. The Resource Advisory Committee pilot program is extended until 2026, and a previous provision regarding its composition waiver authority is also extended. Finally, the legislation includes several technical corrections to existing language within the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-435
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2581
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2023
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1383
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3459-3460)
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 23, 2025
Received in the House.
Jun 23, 2025
Held at the desk.
Dec 9, 2025
Mr. LaMalfa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5066-5071)
Dec 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 356.
Dec 9, 2025
At 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.
Dec 9, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5100-5101)
Dec 9, 2025
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)
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Dec 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 15, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 18, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 18, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-58.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-435
    Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2581
    Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2023


  • February 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • February 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1383
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3459-3460)


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 23, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 23, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • June 23, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • December 9, 2025
    Mr. LaMalfa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 9, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5066-5071)


  • December 9, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 356.


  • December 9, 2025
    At 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.


  • December 9, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5100-5101)


  • December 9, 2025
    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)
    View Vote


  • December 9, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 15, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 18, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • December 18, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-58.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1383: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • HR 119-6535: To extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
Advisory bodiesEducation programs fundingIntergovernmental relationsRural conditions and developmentState and local finance

Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-356| Senate 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
This legislation, known as the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025, primarily extends the provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. It specifically extends the period for secure payments to states and counties with federal land by three years, from 2023 to 2026. For fiscal years 2024 and 2025, the bill introduces special rules to adjust state and county payments if they have already received other federal funds for those years, ensuring prompt payment within 45 days of enactment. Additionally, it ensures that the payment distribution elections made by counties in fiscal year 2023 remain effective for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Beyond financial extensions, the bill also prolongs the authority for conducting special projects on federal land until 2028 and the authority for counties to expend funds until 2029. The Resource Advisory Committee pilot program is extended until 2026, and a previous provision regarding its composition waiver authority is also extended. Finally, the legislation includes several technical corrections to existing language within the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-435
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2581
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2023
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1383
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3459-3460)
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 23, 2025
Received in the House.
Jun 23, 2025
Held at the desk.
Dec 9, 2025
Mr. LaMalfa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5066-5071)
Dec 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 356.
Dec 9, 2025
At 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.
Dec 9, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5100-5101)
Dec 9, 2025
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)
View Vote
Dec 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 15, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 18, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 18, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-58.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-435
    Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2581
    Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2023


  • February 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • February 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1383
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3459-3460)


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 23, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 23, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • June 23, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • December 9, 2025
    Mr. LaMalfa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 9, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5066-5071)


  • December 9, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 356.


  • December 9, 2025
    At 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.


  • December 9, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5100-5101)


  • December 9, 2025
    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)
    View Vote


  • December 9, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 15, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 18, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • December 18, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-58.
Mike Crapo

Mike Crapo

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (28)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Josh Hawley (Republican)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1383: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • HR 119-6535: To extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesEducation programs fundingIntergovernmental relationsRural conditions and developmentState and local finance