Bills · HR 1676
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1676Wildlife conservation and habitat protectionState and local government operations
Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION DEC 10
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly reduce delays in getting essential wildlife conservation and restoration projects off the ground. Currently, lengthy federal approval processes can hold up funding and implementation, potentially jeopardizing critical habitats or species that need immediate attention. By setting a firm 180-day deadline and allowing states to begin work conditionally, this bill aims to make conservation efforts more responsive and effective.
Voters should care because it means their tax dollars, which contribute to the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, would be put to use more efficiently. Faster project implementation can lead to healthier ecosystems, more robust wildlife populations, and improved opportunities for outdoor recreation like hunting and fishing. If this bill doesn't become law, the current, potentially slow, approval process would continue, meaning delays in conservation work and less immediate impact from federal wildlife funding.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to approve a state's wildlife conservation and restoration program not later than 180 days after it is submitted.
This creates a firm deadline to prevent prolonged federal review, aiming to speed up conservation efforts.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that upon submission of a state's plan, the Secretary must conditionally authorize its implementation and set aside necessary funds.
States can begin critical wildlife projects sooner, even before final federal approval, reducing downtime.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Secretary, in consultation with states, to develop a process for ensuring timely review and final approval of state plans.
This aims to create a more streamlined and efficient system for federal oversight of state conservation work.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress explaining the reasons if a state's wildlife program is not approved within the 180-day deadline.
This provision adds a layer of accountability for the federal approval process, providing transparency for delays.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 9
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 22%
DEM 1 REP 8 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
18 EVENTSDEC 10
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
DEC 9
Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
DEC 9
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5078-5080)
DEC 9
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1676.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1676
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionDec 10, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1676Wildlife conservation and habitat protectionState and local government operations
Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
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