The Committee announced the advancement of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025, emphasizing bipartisan support for restoring stability to rural counties that rely on Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments. Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and Subcommittee Chairman Doug LaMalfa noted that communities with significant federal land holdings have faced declining timber revenues for years, creating financial strain through no fault of their own. The legislation aims to ensure rural students, schools, and public services are not disadvantaged because of where they live.
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Citation: House Agriculture Committee Press Release — Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025