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BillHR 9002 · 119

SURS Extension Act

Introduced
May 21, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Extends the Secure Urban Rural Schools program, which funds schools and counties with national forest lands. Requires the federal government to continue making payments to these areas.

Sponsored By

Melanie A. Stansbury
Democrat · New Mexico · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 21, 2026
  3. May 21, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects schools and counties with national forest lands, providing them with continued funding for education and other local services. The extension of the program will impact rural communities and schools that rely on these federal payments.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedMay 21, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.