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Extending Funding for Rural Schools and Services on Federal Lands.

This law extends a critical funding program for counties containing large amounts of federal land (like national forests) until 2026. This ensures continued financial support for essential local services, including schools, roads, and emergency services in these rural communities. Additionally, the authority to conduct special projects related to federal land management, such as forest restoration and road maintenance, is extended until 2028/2029.
Key points
Counties with federal lands will continue receiving secure payments to fund local schools and public services through 2026.
The authority for special projects on federal lands (e.g., forest road maintenance, watershed protection) is extended until 2028 and 2029.
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Print number: 118_S_2581
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Process start date: 2023-07-27