H.R. 1356

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · February 13, 2025 · Sponsor: Mrs. Torres of California

Table of contents

• H.R. 1356
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Mudslide Recovery Grant Program

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Mudslide Recovery Act.

SEC. 2. Mudslide Recovery Grant Program

• (a) In general
  • Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries concerned shall jointly establish a pilot grant program to make grants on a competitive basis to eligible recipients to implement innovative solutions to repair the damage caused by mudslides that occur after a wildland fire.
• (b) Applications
  • To be eligible for a grant under this section, an eligible recipient shall submit to the Secretaries concerned an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretaries concerned jointly determine is appropriate.
• (c) Definitions
  • In this Act:
    • The term eligible recipient means—
    • The term Secretaries concerned means the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    • The term State means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
• (d) Authorization of appropriations
  • There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2032.