H.R. 6535 · 119TH CONGRESS

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

IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources

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Bill summary

Introduced in House · Dec 9, 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.

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