Mudslide Recovery Act

3/13/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1356

Bill 119 hr 1356, also known as the Mudslide Prevention and Recovery Act, aims to address the issue of mudslides that occur after wildland fires. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Homeland Security, through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to establish a pilot grant program.

This program will provide funding to communities affected by mudslides following wildland fires, in order to help them prevent and recover from the damage caused. The grants will be used for activities such as mitigation efforts, emergency response, and long-term recovery planning.

The goal of the bill is to improve the resilience of communities in high-risk areas, and to reduce the impact of mudslides on both property and human lives. By providing funding for prevention and recovery efforts, the bill aims to better prepare communities for the aftermath of wildland fires and mitigate the damage caused by mudslides. Overall, the Mudslide Prevention and Recovery Act seeks to address a specific and pressing issue facing communities in the United States, and to provide support and resources to help them better prepare for and respond to mudslides following wildland fires.

Current Status of Bill HR 1356

Bill HR 1356 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill HR 1356 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2025.  Bill HR 1356's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. as of February 13, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1356

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1356

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1356

To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to establish a pilot grant program to address damage from mudslides that occur after a wildland fire, and for other purposes.To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to establish a pilot grant program to address damage from mudslides that occur after a wildland fire, and for other purposes.
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