The Public Land Search and Rescue Act directs the federal government to establish a grant program that funds remote search and rescue operations on federal lands managed by the Interior and Agriculture departments. The program will provide grants to states, local governments, and their designated partners to help them purchase equipment, maintain gear, and cover costs of rescue activities in remote areas, particularly for locating and recovering lost or deceased individuals. The federal government will cover up to 75 percent of project costs, with applicants required to contribute the remaining 25 percent. Priority will be given to organizations serving areas that attract large numbers of visitors relative to their resident populations. The Secretary of the Interior must establish this grant program within one year of the bill's enactment, though the legislation does not specify total funding amounts or additional timelines for implementation.
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