A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
Extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
In the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee since Sept. 30, 2026, 6 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 30, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act is a federal law. This bill would extend that law, though the title does not specify the extension’s length or details.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Extends the Secure Rural Schools Act
Would extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. The title does not specify the new end date or the details of the extension.
Extending the Act would keep its legal framework in place longer. The title does not describe the specific programs or stakes involved.
Written from the official record.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 30, 2026SENATESEP 30, 2026By Sen. Crapo with 3 original cosponsorsReferred to Energy and Natural Resources
- SAME DAYNOWSenate committeeSEP 30, 2026ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES NOWSEP 30, 2026In committee for 6 daysNo hearing yet
- 6 DAYS SO FARPassed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- House committee—HOUSE—
- Passed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- SEP 302026SEP 30, 2026REFERREDRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- SEP 302026SEP 30, 2026INTRODUCEDSENATEIntroduced in Senate
At day 6, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 2 states
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. The smaller side has 1 member.
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. The smaller side has 1 member.
Sen. Crapo’s record: sponsored 32 bills this Congress. 6 passed the Senate; 1 became law.
- Jeff MerkleyD-ORORIGINAL
- James E. RischR-IDORIGINAL
- Ron WydenD-ORORIGINAL
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