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S. 1626 would reauthorize and expand federal programs that help communities prepare for and reduce damage from landslides and related natural hazards. The bill would provide funding for the National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program, which studies where landslides are likely to occur and helps communities understand and prepare for these risks. It would also fund the 3D Elevation Program, which creates detailed maps of terrain that help identify landslide-prone areas, and expand water monitoring networks that track river levels and groundwater conditions.
The bill would authorize approximately $47 million annually through 2030 for landslide hazard research and mapping, $40 million annually through 2034 for elevation mapping, and $30 million annually through 2033 to expand streamgage and groundwater monitoring. These programs would help federal agencies, state and local governments, and communities better understand natural hazards and make more informed decisions about where to build and how to prepare for emergencies. The bill also establishes regional partnerships, particularly in Alaska and other vulnerable areas, to coordinate landslide research and monitoring efforts.
The bill passed the Senate in January 2026 and is now being considered by the House of Representatives. If enacted, it would provide the scientific data and monitoring infrastructure needed to help protect communities from landslide, flood, and drought hazards over the next several years.
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Received in the House.
Jan 7, 2026
Held at the desk.
Jan 7, 2026
Received in the House.
Jan 7, 2026
Held at the desk.
Jan 7, 2026