Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The Public Land Search and Rescue Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to create a federal grant program within one year to fund search and rescue operations in remote areas on public lands managed by the Interior Department and the U.S. Forest Service. States and local governments that are authorized to conduct search and rescue can apply for grants to purchase equipment, maintain gear, and cover the costs of rescue operations in these remote areas, with priority given to regions that attract large numbers of visitors relative to their local population. The federal government will cover up to 75 percent of eligible project costs, requiring grant recipients to contribute at least 25 percent in matching funds. Eligible uses include buying specialized equipment for remote rescues, maintaining existing rescue gear, and reimbursing organizations for search and rescue activities they've already conducted on federal lands. This legislation aims to strengthen emergency response capabilities in remote public areas by providing dedicated funding to state and local agencies responsible for these critical operations.
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