Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is running for the U.S. House in WA-03.

Against John Braun (R) · Cook rating: Lean D · Not called yet

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Congress moves to revive secure rural schools after 2023 funding cliff

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As of May 2026: House co-sponsor and vocal champion for reauthorization

President Donald Trump signed the Secure Rural Schools reauthorization into law on December 18, 2025, ending a two-year funding cliff that had devastated more than 700 forested counties. The bill directs the USDA Forest Service to deliver retroactive payments for FY2024 and FY2025 within 45 days of enactment—by early February 2026—and extends the program through FY2026. Counties that had cut sheriffs' patrols, closed schools, and delayed road repairs are now budgeting for an influx of roughly $280 million per year.

Updated May 10