Congress Continues Work to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program

Congress continues to work to pass an extension of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program in the first months of the 114th Congress, according to Republican leadership.  A full update on the current status of SRS can be accessed here. 

Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) is expected to soon introduce legislation that extends SRS.  The largest hurdle to passing an extension to the SRS program continues to be where Congress will find adequate funding for the program.  This letter from several RCRC delegation members, and other members of Congress, was recently sent to Speaker of the House John Boehner and House Democrat Leader Nancy Pelosi requesting funding for the SRS program.  Delegation members signed onto the letter include the following Representatives: Jared Huffman, Doug LaMalfa, John Garamendi, David Valadao, Jim Costa, Paul Cook, Tom McClintock, and Mike Thompson.