119th Congress
S. 356

Extends federal land payments to rural counties

Keeps the Secure Rural Schools program going, sending payments to counties with federal land for schools, roads, and local services through 2026, plus back payments for 2024 and 2025.

  • Payments to states and counties with federal land run through 2026
  • Counties get payments for 2024 and 2025 that had lapsed
  • Counties can start projects with the money through 2028
  • Advisory committee projects can also start through 2028

Became law · Public Law 119-58

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