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16 U.S.C. 7144: Termination of authorityText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 90-SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION

§7144. Termination of authority

(a)  In general

The authority to initiate projects under this subchapter terminates on September 30, 2028.

(b)  Availability

Any county funds not obligated by September 30, 2029, shall be returned to the Treasury of the United States.

( Pub. L. 106–393, title III, § 305 , formerly § 304, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a) , Oct. 3, 2008 , 122 Stat. 3910 ; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100101(a)(2) , (10), July 6, 2012 , 126 Stat. 905 , 906; Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(3) , Oct. 2, 2013 , 127 Stat. 545 ; Pub. L. 114–10, title V, § 524(d) , Apr. 16, 2015 , 129 Stat. 180 ; Pub. L. 115–141, div. O, title IV, § 401(c) , Mar. 23, 2018 , 132 Stat. 1079 ; Pub. L. 116–94, div. I, title III, § 301(c) , Dec. 20, 2019 , 133 Stat. 3021 ; renumbered § 305 and amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title XII, § 41202(f) , (g)(1), Nov. 15, 2021 , 135 Stat. 1134 ; Pub. L. 119–58, § 2(d) , Dec. 18, 2025 , 139 Stat. 715 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2025⁠—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 119–58, § 2(d)(1), substituted “2028” for “2025”.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 119–58, § 2(d)(2), substituted “2029” for “2026”.

2021⁠—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(f)(1), substituted “2025” for “2022”.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(f)(2), substituted “2026” for “2023”.

2019⁠—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(c)(1), substituted “2022” for “2020”.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(c)(2), substituted “2023” for “2021”.

2018⁠—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(c)(1), substituted “2020” for “2017”.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(c)(2), substituted “2021” for “2018”.

2015⁠—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(d)(1), substituted “2017” for “2013”.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(d)(2), substituted “2018” for “2014”.

2013⁠—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(3)(A), substituted “2013” for “2012”.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(3)(B), substituted “2014” for “2013”.

2012⁠—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(2), substituted “2012” for “2011”.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(10), substituted “2013” for “2012”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Wage Rate Requirements

For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.