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119-hr-3777119th Congress

Public Land Search and Rescue Act

Sponsored By: Representative Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

Introduced

Summary

A federal grant program for remote search and rescue on public lands. This bill would require the Interior Secretary to set up a grant program within one year to fund gear, maintenance, and reimbursements for remote search-and-rescue activities on lands managed by the Interior or Agriculture departments.

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  • States and local governments: Eligible recipients are States, political subdivisions, or their designees that can apply for grants to support remote search-and-rescue projects. Grants can cover up to 75% of an eligible project's cost.
  • Emergency responders and SAR teams: Funds may be used to buy specialized equipment, maintain or repair existing gear, and reimburse teams for rescue activities on federal lands.
  • Outdoor visitors and local communities: The Secretary must prioritize applications serving areas with a high visitors-to-residents ratio, aiming to improve response where visitor demand is highest.

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Grants for search and rescue on federal lands

The Interior Department would set up a grant program within one year. States, local governments, or their designees could apply if they are allowed by law and deemed capable. Grants could pay for rescue gear, equipment upkeep, and reimburse rescue work on federal lands managed by Interior or Agriculture. The federal share could cover up to 75% of a project’s cost. The Secretary would favor applicants serving places with many visitors compared to residents.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

UT • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 6/5/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 6/5/2025

  • Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 6/5/2025

  • Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 11/4/2025

  • Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 12/17/2025

  • Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

    SD • R

    Sponsored 4/9/2026

Roll Call Votes

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