Bill · S. 356· Senate(119-S-356)
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — Became Public Law No: 119-58.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Crapo
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 16
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025'', aims to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. It extends various deadlines and years within the original act, such as changing certain dates from 2023 to 2026. The legislation includes rules for payments to States and counties for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to prevent double payments if funds were already distributed. It also extends the authority to conduct special projects on federal land and the authority to expend county funds. Additionally, the bill extends the Resource Advisory Committee pilot program.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill directly extends financial payments and project authority to rural counties containing federal land.
Does this invest in rural communities?+5
The bill explicitly extends funding and authority for counties with federal lands to support their local development and special projects.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The extension of federal payments to counties provides financial stability for local special projects and community self-determination programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to passPassed 399–5
The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not.
12/09/2025 · Roll call 315 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prompt Payment of Funds: The Secretary of the Treasury is required to make all payments under this title for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this subsection (Section 2(a)(1)(B)(3)). This ensures that eligible counties and states receive their funds in a timely manner.
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Extended Authority for Local Projects: The bill extends the authority to conduct special projects on federal land and the authority to expend county funds (Section 2(c) and Section 2(d)). This allows for the continuation of specific local initiatives and financial management through extended dates.
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Continuation of Pilot Programs: The Resource Advisory Committee pilot program is extended by changing the date from 2023 to 2026 (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduction in Payments for Certain Counties or States: If an eligible county or state has already received a share of a payment for fiscal year 2024 or 2025 before this act is enacted, the subsequent payment amount shall be reduced by the amount of the share already received (Section 2(a)(1)(B)(1) and (2)). This could impact the total amount of funds available if the reduction logic is applied to previously distributed shares.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5Improves Environmental Protections+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Public Law(12/19/2025)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
- 3/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-58.
- 12/15/2025
- Presented to President.
- 12/9/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/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)
- 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)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5100-5101)
- 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.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 356.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5066-5071)
- Mr. LaMalfa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 6/23/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 6/18/2025
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3459-3460)
- 5/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 20 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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