SRS Act would benefit Shoshone County
This map shows both lands managed by the United State Forest Service (green) and the Bureau of Land Management (tan), these lands are all accounted for when determining Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funds.
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The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved Sen. Mike Crapo’s bipartisan bill to restore funding for rural counties, including those in Idaho, through the Secure Rural Schools program. The measure passed 399-5 and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.
The SRS Reauthorization Act extends funding for the U.S. Forest Service’s program through 2026, providing millions of dollars to counties that rely on federal timber receipts. Locally, Shoshone County uses these funds to support rural schools and maintain county roads.
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