# 119-hr-3777: Public Land Search and Rescue Act

119-hr-3777, Public Land Search and Rescue Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] (R-UT); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3777
- Congress: 119
- Title: Public Land Search and Rescue Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] (R-UT)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R-UT), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-UT), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] (D-NV), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants for search and rescue on federal lands: benefit, low. 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 Agricu…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-3777 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3777)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3777 (as of 2026-04-21).