S. 1626 · Passed Senate · Emergency Management

National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

What it does

Defines atmospheric rivers, atmospheric river flooding events, and extreme precipitation events in the Flood Level Observation, Operations, and Decision Support Act.
Requires the Secretary of Commerce to assess risks that atmospheric river flooding events and extreme precipitation events pose to landslide hazards in the first national strategy published after enactment.
Expands the national landslide hazards database to identify areas at risk due to hydrology changes, atmospheric river flooding events, extreme precipitation events, geologic activity, and data-poor areas.
Authorizes the Secretary to consult with institutions of higher education and stakeholders to establish emergency response procedures for debris flow early warning systems.

Jan 7, 2026: Held at the desk.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation