What does Preamble of Public Land Search and Rescue Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to allocate resources for remote search and rescue activities conducted on Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a grant program. The grant program would allocate resources for remote search and rescue activities. These activities would be conducted on Federal land managed by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Public Land Search and Rescue Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Public Land Search and Rescue Act.

What does GRANT PROGRAM FOR REMOTE SEARCH AND RESCUE ACTIVITIES. of Public Land Search and Rescue Act do?

This section establishes a grant program to provide resources for remote search and rescue activities on Federal land. The Secretary of the Interior shall establish the program within one year of the Act's enactment. Eligible recipients, such as States or political subdivisions, must submit applications to the Secretary. Applications will be prioritized for areas with a high ratio of visitors to residents. The Federal share of eligible costs is capped at 75 percent. Eligible purposes include purchasing equipment, maintenance and repair, and reimbursement for conducted activities. Eligible recipients must be authorized by law to conduct remote search and rescue activities and demonstrate the capability to carry out projects. A 'remote search and rescue activity' involves locating and recovering deceased individuals or assisting and removing individuals in remote areas.

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Public Land Search and Rescue Act

Last updated: 6/5/2025 · Introduced: 6/5/2025

Author: Celeste Maloy (R-UT)

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This bill establishes a grant program administered by the Secretary of the Interior to fund remote search and rescue activities on federal land managed by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture.
Grants will prioritize areas with a high ratio of visitors to residents and cover expenses like equipment, maintenance, and activity reimbursement, with a federal cost share capped at 75 percent.
To be eligible, recipients must be authorized by law to conduct remote search and rescue and demonstrate the capability to carry out related projects.

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