Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025

United States119th CongressHR-1676House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 10, 2025

Summary

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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S-5230: Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2026

Introduced in Senate

  1. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5101)

    House of Representatives

  2. 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)

    House of Representatives

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  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Senate