Washington, Dec. 10 -- Congressman Nick Begich issued the following op-ed:
Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) applauded the House passage of S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/356), bipartisan legislation that extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS) through 2026. Rep. Begich, a proud co-sponsor of the House companion bill, celebrated the legislation's advancement, highlighting its importance to Alaska's rural communities and school districts that rely on these funds for essential services.
"For more than two decades, Secure Rural Schools funding has been an important lifeline for Alaska's rural boroughs and school districts,...