II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1508 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 29, 2017 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Wyden , Mr. Crapo , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Risch , Mr. Hatch , and Mrs. Murray ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to modify the authorized uses of certain county funds and to extend the deadline for participating counties to initiate projects and obligate funds.