Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation co-led by Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander to provide critical support for schools and roads in rural counties. 

This legislation will reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS) through Fiscal Year 2026. The SRS provides funding for essential services in counties with significant amounts of tax-exempt federal land. Since 2000, the SRS has provided $7 billion to more than 700 counties and 4,400 school districts across 40 states, including Coös County in New Hampshire. 

“Tonight was a good night for New Hampshire’s North Country and rural America,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “For communities across Coös County, these investments are a lifeline — helping to keep our public schools strong, our roads safe, and essential services running. I’ll keep working to ensure every child — no matter where they grow up — has a level playing field to learn, thrive, and lead.”

Read the full text of the bipartisan legislation here. 

The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act was passed in the Senate with bipartisan support in June. Both Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) cosponsored the bill. On December 3, 2025, Congresswoman Goodlander joined a bipartisan and bicameral letter urging House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to bring the bill to the floor for a vote before the end of the year. The next day, the bill was scheduled for a full House vote.

Congresswoman Goodlander is a strong advocate for public education. Following weeks of her advocacy, the Trump Administration released the nearly $7 billion in education funding it had been withholding from America’s public schools, including $27 million for New Hampshire. She has filed multiple court briefs to hold the administration accountable, including briefs in defense of the Department of Education and challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to fire public servants, including America’s educators.

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