Joe Neguse (D-CO)
To extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. It updates various expiration dates within the original act from 2023 to 2026. The legislation includes special rules for payments related to fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to ensure they are processed promptly. 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 5
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill extends critical federal payments and project authorities that support rural county infrastructures and services.
- Scored +5
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill extends authority for special projects and the expenditure of county funds specifically aimed at rural community support.
- Scored +2
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill ensures the prompt distribution of federal payments to states and counties within 45 days.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
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 within 45 days after the date of enactment of this subsection (Section 1(a)(1)(A)(3)).
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Extension of Project Authority: The authority to conduct special projects on federal land is extended through 2028 (Section 1(c)(1)(B)).
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Extension of Fund Use: The authority for counties to expend funds is extended through 2028 (Section 1(d)(1)).
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Pilot Program Continuation: The Resource Advisory Committee pilot program is extended through 2026 (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduced State and County Payments: If an eligible county or state has already received certain payments for fiscal years 2024 or 2025, the subsequent state or county payments will be reduced by that amount (Section 1(a)(1)(A)(1) and (2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill extends critical federal payments and project authorities that support rural county infrastructures and services. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill maintains funding streams that support rural community services which often benefit low-income residents.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill extends authority for special projects and the expenditure of county funds specifically aimed at rural community support.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill ensures the prompt distribution of federal payments to states and counties within 45 days.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By extending funding for rural school and community self-determination, the bill provides ongoing financial stability to rural areas.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- 12/9/2025
- 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.
- Introduced in House
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