Congress·In Committee·H.R. 5781

Watershed Cleanup: Speeding Up Emergency Repairs

MATCH Act of 2025

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This bill, called the MATCH Act, helps local governments and Tribes start cleaning up after natural disasters like floods or wildfires much faster. Right now, these groups often have to wait for a formal federal agreement to be signed before they can get credit for the work they do to protect their land and water.
The policy requires the government to list specific emergency repairs that local leaders can begin immediately after a disaster. If the local group and the federal government later sign a formal deal, the money and effort already spent by the local community will count toward their required share of the total project cost.
This change is meant to prevent further damage that happens while waiting for paperwork. By letting local leaders act quickly to fix watersheds, they can better protect drinking water and prevent soil erosion. However, local groups take a risk: if a final agreement isn't reached, they won't be reimbursed for the early work.

2 milestones2 actions

Oct 17, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Oct 17, 2025

Introduced in House

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MATCH Act of 2025

Mar 25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

MATCH Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 5781

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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