Federal · 119th Congress
Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act
Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Summary
This bill provides Wyoming with more flexibility to invest the principal of its permanent school fund by allowing the state to use earnings generated from investment of the fund rather than only interest.
By way of background, Congress created the fund when Wyoming became a state by granting certain federal lands to be held in a trust for the state. Proceeds from school trust land sales, exchanges, or disposals are deposited into the fund to support public schools.
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A bill to amend the Act of July 10, 1890, to modify certain provisions relating to the disposal of public land in the State of Wyoming for educational purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Wyoming Education Trust Modernization ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to SenateShort Title(s) as Passed Senate
Legislative history9
Oct 5, 2026
House · FloorHeld at the desk.
Oct 5, 2026
House · FloorReceived in the House.
Oct 5, 2026
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 30, 2026
Senate · FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5295; text: CR S5295)
Jul 23, 2026
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.
Jul 23, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2025
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 2, 2025
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
Jul 14, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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