# Senators Introduce SRS Reauthorization

On October 14, 2026, Senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, Ron Wyden, and Jeff Merkley introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program for three years. Without further congressional action, the program is set to expire after Fiscal Year 2026. SRS payments support rural schools, roads, bridges, emergency services, and other county needs, so the proposal could affect future local funding and downstream procurement in eligible counties. The signal identifies no direct solicitation, contract value, or procurement contact.

- County-focused contractors can assess whether their services align with needs supported by SRS payments, including roads, bridges, schools, and emergency services; the proposal itself does not announce a specific procurement.
- The legislation was introduced, not enacted. The program’s continuation beyond FY2026 depends on further congressional action.
- Because no awards or solicitations are identified, businesses should distinguish potential downstream county-funded work from currently available contract opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Policy
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Congress
- U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
- U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- Idaho State Department of Education

### Key Quotes
> This three-year reauthorization provides needed stability, but we must continue working toward a permanent solution that gives these communities the predictability they need to effectively plan and budget for the future.
> — Mike Crapo, U.S. Senator

> Idaho’s rural schools shouldn’t be disadvantaged simply because so much of the land surrounding their communities is federally owned.
> — Debbie Critchfield, Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction

### Sources
- [Risch, Crapo, Wyden, Merkley Introduce Three-Year Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools Program](https://www.risch.senate.gov/news/press-releases/risch-crapo-wyden-merkley-introduce-three-year-reauthorization-of-secure-rural-schools-program/) - Risch Senate