Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-1676| House
| Updated: 12/10/2025
Byron Donalds
Republican Representative
Florida
Cosponsors (9)
Environment and Public Works Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to streamline the approval process for State wildlife conservation and restoration programs. Its primary goal is to ensure that the Secretary of the Interior provides a timely decision on these comprehensive plans submitted by States, thereby preventing undue delays in crucial conservation efforts. Specifically, the legislation mandates that the Secretary must approve a State's comprehensive plan within 180 days of its submission. Upon receiving a plan, the Secretary is required to conditionally authorize its implementation and set aside necessary funds. The bill also directs the Secretary, in consultation with States, to develop a clear process for efficient review and final approval within this timeframe. If a program is not approved within 180 days, the Secretary must submit a detailed report to relevant Congressional committees by June 1 of the following year, explaining the status and reasons for the delay.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-282.
Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5078-5080)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1676.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5101)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 316). (text: CR H5079)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
State and local government operationsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-1676| House
| Updated: 12/10/2025
This bill amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to streamline the approval process for State wildlife conservation and restoration programs. Its primary goal is to ensure that the Secretary of the Interior provides a timely decision on these comprehensive plans submitted by States, thereby preventing undue delays in crucial conservation efforts. Specifically, the legislation mandates that the Secretary must approve a State's comprehensive plan within 180 days of its submission. Upon receiving a plan, the Secretary is required to conditionally authorize its implementation and set aside necessary funds. The bill also directs the Secretary, in consultation with States, to develop a clear process for efficient review and final approval within this timeframe. If a program is not approved within 180 days, the Secretary must submit a detailed report to relevant Congressional committees by June 1 of the following year, explaining the status and reasons for the delay.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-282.
Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5078-5080)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1676.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5101)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 316). (text: CR H5079)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Byron Donalds
Republican Representative
Florida
Cosponsors (9)
Environment and Public Works Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
State and local government operationsWildlife conservation and habitat protection