Congress Extends National Landslide Preparedness Program Through 2030

January 7 – January 8, 2026

Legislators have passed reauthorization bills in both chambers to secure $35 million in annual funding for USGS landslide monitoring and early warning systems. This bipartisan effort ensures critical geological safety programs remain operational through the end of the decade.

Policies

Trump administration backs landslide program renewal, directing $35M a year and $10M for early warnings

H.R. 2250

Senate Passes Bill to Boost Landslide Early Warning Systems and Track "Atmospheric Rivers"

S. 1626

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