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H.R.6535

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

Introduced·12/9/25

Extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 through fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

The bill extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, which provides payments to states and counties with federal land. It adjusts the payment amounts for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, ensuring that counties receiving a 25% or 50% payment will have their state payments reduced accordingly. The bill also extends the authority to expend county funds and conduct special projects on federal land through 2028 and 2029, respectively. Additionally, it modifies the Resource Advisory Committee Pilot Program and makes technical corrections to various sections of the act.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

Dec 9, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Dec 9, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.