United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

S 2273 — Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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In plain language

The bill allows Wyoming to use investment earnings from its school fund for greater flexibility.

Wyoming's Education Trust Modernization Act enables the state to invest the principal of its permanent school fund more flexibly by allowing the use of earnings from investments. This change aims to better support public schools with funds generated beyond just interest.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill could lead to increased funding for public schools, potentially enhancing educational resources for students and families.

Summary

Wyoming Education Trust Modernization ActThis 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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment changed the status of the bill from "Introduced in Senate (IS)" to "Reported in Senate (RS)," indicating that the bill has progressed in the legislative process. It is now listed as having no amendments, which means it was reported out of committee in its original form. This change is relevant as it shows that the bill is moving forward without any alterations.

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2273 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
2273 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
483 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ 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.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources July 23, 2026 Reported by Mr.
Lee, without amendment _______________________________________________________________________ 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.
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Calendar No.
483 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2273 _______________________________________________________________________ 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.
_______________________________________________________________________ July 23, 2026 Reported without amendment
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies specific language in the Act of July 10, 1890, regarding the disposal of public land in Wyoming for educational purposes.

  • Section 5

    interest of → earnings on

    Changes the terminology from 'interest of' to 'earnings on' to clarify the description of financial returns.

  • Section 7

    interest of → earnings on

    Modifies the phrase from 'interest of' to 'earnings on' to maintain consistency in the legal language related to financial returns.

  • Section 8

    income thereof → earnings on which

    Replaces 'income thereof' with 'earnings on which' to update the language pertaining to financial returns from public land.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  3. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  5. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.

  6. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.

  7. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

545 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2273 do?
Wyoming Education Trust Modernization ActThis 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.
Who sponsors S 2273?
S 2273 is sponsored by Lummis, Cynthia M. (Republican) and Barrasso, John (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2273?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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