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Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

12/10/2025, 11:02 PM

Summary of Bill S 356

Bill 119 s 356, also known as the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, is a piece of legislation that aims to extend the provisions of the original act. The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act was initially passed in 2000 to provide financial assistance to rural counties that have a large amount of federal land within their borders.

The main purpose of the act is to help these counties offset the loss of revenue that occurs when federal lands are not subject to property taxes. This loss of revenue can have a significant impact on the ability of these counties to provide essential services to their residents, such as education, infrastructure, and public safety.

The act provides funding to these counties based on a formula that takes into account the amount of federal land within their borders. This funding is intended to help these counties maintain essential services and support local economies that may be dependent on federal lands. Bill 119 s 356 seeks to extend the provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act in order to continue providing financial assistance to rural counties. By extending the act, Congress hopes to ensure that these counties can continue to provide essential services to their residents and support their local economies. Overall, Bill 119 s 356 is an important piece of legislation that aims to support rural counties that have a large amount of federal land within their borders. By extending the provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, Congress hopes to help these counties maintain essential services and support their local economies.

Congressional Summary of S 356

Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill extends and modifies the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, including by

  • extending 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, and
  • extending the authority to initiate projects proposed by resource advisory committees through FY2028.

Current Status of Bill S 356

Bill S 356 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 9, 2025. Bill S 356 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 3, 2025.  Bill S 356's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of December 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 356

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
68
Democrat Cosponsors
35
Republican Cosponsors
32
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 356

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 356

A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.

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