National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
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IntroducedReported by Mr. Cruz, with an amendment
Ms. Murkowski (for herself and Ms. Cantwell) introduced the following …
Ms. Murkowski (for herself and Ms. Cantwell) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Reauthorizes federal landslide preparedness programs and expands flood observation law to include atmospheric rivers and extreme precipitation events. Adds technical definitions to improve weather hazard forecasting and warnings.
Who Benefits and How
- West Coast residents gain better warning systems for atmospheric river flooding
- Emergency managers receive improved terminology for communicating flood risks
- NOAA gains clarity in mission to monitor atmospheric river events
Who Bears the Burden and How
- NOAA and Commerce Department must implement expanded monitoring requirements
- Federal taxpayers fund continued landslide and flood preparedness programs
Key Provisions
- Defines atmospheric river as transient corridor of water vapor producing rain/snow
- Defines extreme precipitation as exceeding 5-year recurrence interval
- Expands flood monitoring to include hurricanes and atmospheric river events
- Reauthorizes National Landslide Preparedness Act programs
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Reauthorizes the National Landslide Preparedness Act and adds definitions for atmospheric river flooding events
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Improve flood hazard preparedness through better terminology and expanded monitoring"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Commerce
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Transient corridor of strong water vapor producing significant rain or snow
Precipitation exceeding 5-year annual recurrence interval
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