Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what was struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

1. 16 U.S.C. 7111changedby S. 356 Sec. 2(a)

   (a) State payment. For each of fiscal years 2008 through 2015 and 2017 through 20232026, the Secretary of Agriculture shall calculate for each eligible State an amount equal to the sum of the products obtained by multiplying— (1) the adjusted share for each eligible county within the eligible State; by (2) the full funding amount for the fiscal year. (b) County payment. For each of fiscal years 2008 through 2015 and 2017 through 20232026, the Secretary of the Interior shall calculate for each eligible county that received a 50-percent payment during the eligibility period an amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying— (1) the 50-percent adjusted share for the…

   The bill says: in subsections (a) and (b), by striking "2023" each place it appears and inserting "2026"; and

   Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7111)

2. 16 U.S.C. 7111added (e)by S. 356 Sec. 2(a)

   (e) Special rule for fiscal year 2024 and 2025 payments.—(1) State payment.— If an eligible county in a State that will receive a share of the State payment for fiscal year 2024 or 2025 has already received, or will receive, a share of the 25-percent payment for that fiscal year distributed to the State before the date of enactment of this subsection, the amount of the State payment shall be reduced by the amount of the share of the eligible county of the 25-percent payment.(2) County payment.— If an eligible county that will receive a county payment for fiscal year 2024 or 2025 has already received a 50-percent payment for that fiscal year, the amount of the county payment shall be reduced by the amount of the 50-percent payment.(3) Prompt payment.— Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make all payments under this title for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

   The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

   Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7111)

3. 16 U.S.C. 7113(d)(2)changedby S. 356 Sec. 2(a)

   (2) The shares of the eligible counties of the State payment for California under section 7112 of this title for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2015 and for each of fiscal years 2017 through 20232026.

   The bill says: Section 103(d)(2) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7113(d)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2026".

   Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7113)

4. 16 U.S.C. 7112(b)(1)added (E)by S. 356 Sec. 2(b)

   (E) Payments for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.— The election otherwise required by subparagraph (A) shall not apply for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

   The bill says: in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:

   Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7112)

5. 16 U.S.C. 7112(b)(2)added (C)by S. 356 Sec. 2(b)

   (C) Fiscal years 2024 and 2025.— The election described in paragraph (1)(A) applicable to a county in fiscal year 2023 shall be effective for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

   The bill says: in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following:

   Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7112)

6. 16 U.S.C. 7112(d)(1)added (G)by S. 356 Sec. 2(b)

   (G) Payments for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.— The election made by an eligible county under subparagraph (B), (C), or (D) for fiscal year 2023, or deemed to be made by the county under paragraph (3)(B) for that fiscal year, shall be effective for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

   The bill says: in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:

   Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7112)

7. 16 U.S.C. 7112(d)(3)added (E)by S. 356 Sec. 2(b)

   (E) Payments for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.— This paragraph does not apply for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

   The bill says: in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following:

   Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7112)

8. 16 U.S.C. 7125(d)(6)(C)changedby S. 356 Sec. 2(c)

   The bill says: Section 205(d)(6)(C) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7125(d)(6)(C)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2026".

   Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7125)

9. 16 U.S.C. 7128(a)changedby S. 356 Sec. 2(c)

   (a) In general. The authority to initiate projects under this subchapter shall terminate on September 30, 20252028.

   The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "2025" and inserting "2028"; and

   Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7128)

10. 16 U.S.C. 7128(b)changedby S. 356 Sec. 2(c)

    (b) Deposits in Treasury. Any project funds not obligated by September 30, 20262029, shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States.

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "2026" and inserting "2029".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7128)

11. 16 U.S.C. 7144(a)changedby S. 356 Sec. 2(d)

    (a) In general. The authority to initiate projects under this subchapter terminates on September 30, 20252028.

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "2025" and inserting "2028"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7144)

12. 16 U.S.C. 7144(b)changedby S. 356 Sec. 2(d)

    (b) Availability. Any county funds not obligated by September 30, 20262029, shall be returned to the Treasury of the United States.

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "2026" and inserting "2029".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7144)

13. 16 U.S.C. 7125(g)(5)changedby S. 356 Sec. 3(1)

    (5) Termination of effectiveness. The authority provided under this subsection terminates on October 1, 20232026.

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "2023" and inserting "2026"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7125)

14. 16 U.S.C. 7125(g)removedby S. 356 Sec. 3(2)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (6).

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7125)

15. 16 U.S.C. 7125(c)(1)changedby S. 356 Sec. 4(a)

    (1) Appointment and term. The Secretary concerned,concerned1 shall appoint the members of resource advisory committees for a term of 4 years beginning on the date of appointment. The Secretary concerned may reappoint members to subsequent 4-year terms.

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "concerned," and inserting "concerned"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7125)

16. 16 U.S.C. 7125(c)(3)changedby S. 356 Sec. 4(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "the date of the enactment of this Act" and inserting "October 3, 2008"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7125)

17. 16 U.S.C. 7125(d)(4)changedby S. 356 Sec. 4(a)

    (4) Geographic distribution. The members of a resource advisory committee shall reside within the State in which the committee has jurisdiction and, to extentto the extent 2 practicable, the Secretary concerned shall ensure local representation in each category in paragraph (2).

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(4), by striking "to extent" and inserting "to the extent".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7125)

18. 16 U.S.C. 7126(b)(2)changedby S. 356 Sec. 4(b)

    (2) Condition on project commencement. The unit of National Forest System land or Bureau of Land Management District concerned,concerned1 shall not commence a project until the project funds, or other funds described in section 7123(a)(2) of this title required to be transferred under paragraph (1) for the project, have been made available by the Secretary concerned.

    The bill says: Section 206(b)(2) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7126(b)(2)) is amended by striking "concerned," and inserting "concerned".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7126)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.