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H.R. 1676 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
10 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 9 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Donalds, Byron (R-FL) (Introduced 02/27/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.64 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 10 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/10/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/27/2025)
Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 or the Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025
This bill modifies the State Wildlife Grant Program (SWGP) to establish a deadline for the Department of the Interior to approve state wildlife conservation and restoration programs. Under the SWGP, Interior provides funding to state wildlife agencies to implement their comprehensive plans (commonly known as state wildlife action plans or SWAPs) for state wildlife conservation and restoration programs.
The bill directs Interior to approve a state wildlife conservation and restoration program within 180 days after the date on which the state submitted its SWAP if Interior finds that the SWAP complies with the requirements of the SWGP. If Interior misses the deadline, the bill requires (1) the SWAP to be automatically approved, and (2) Interior to set aside amounts under the Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Account for the state.
119 HR 1676 EH: Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1676
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to approve the wildlife conservation and restoration program of a State within a certain period of time.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 or the Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025.
2.Timing of approval of wildlife conservation and restoration programSection 4(e)(3) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669c(e)(3)) is amended— (1)by inserting , not later than 180 days after the date on which the State submitted the comprehensive plan, after , the Secretary; (2)by striking , as redesignated; (3)by striking If the Secretary and inserting (A)If the Secretary; and (4)by adding at the end the following: (B)Upon submission of a comprehensive plan by a State under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall conditionally authorize the implementation of the wildlife conservation and restoration program of the State and shall set aside amounts as described in subparagraph (A). (C)The Secretary, in consultation with the States, shall develop a process to ensure sufficient and timely review of comprehensive plans submitted by States under paragraph (1) and final approval of the wildlife conservation and restoration program of such States not later than 180 days after the date on which a State submits such a comprehensive plan. (D)It is the intent of Congress that the Secretary prioritize the— (i)timely review of comprehensive plans submitted by States under paragraph (1); and (ii)approval of the wildlife conservation and restoration programs of such States. (E)Not later than June 1 of the year immediately following the year in which a State submits a comprehensive plan under paragraph (1), if the Secretary does not approve the wildlife conservation and restoration program of the State under subparagraph (A) within the time described in that subparagraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Environment and Public Works Committee of the Senate a report regarding the status of such comprehensive plan and including the reason why the wildlife conservation and restoration program was not so approved.. Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1676 IH: Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1676IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 27, 2025Mr. Donalds (for himself and Mr. Moskowitz) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to approve the wildlife conservation and restoration program of a State within a certain period of time.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 or the Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025.
2.Timing of approval of wildlife conservation and restoration programSection 4(e)(3) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669c(e)(3)) is amended— (1)by inserting , not later than 180 days after the date on which the State submitted the comprehensive plan, after , the Secretary; (2)by striking , as redesignated; (3)by striking If the Secretary and inserting (A)If the Secretary; and (4)by adding at the end the following: (B)If the Secretary finds under subparagraph (A) that a comprehensive plan submitted by a State complies with paragraph (1) and does not approve the wildlife conservation and restoration program of the State under subparagraph (A) within the 180-day period described in that subparagraph, the wildlife conservation and restoration program of the State shall be deemed to be approved by the Secretary under that subparagraph as of the date on which the 180-day period ends and the Secretary shall set aside amounts as described in that subparagraph..
119 HR 1676 : Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1676IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 10, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksAN ACTTo amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to approve the wildlife conservation and restoration program of a State within a certain period of time.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 or the Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025.2.Timing of approval of wildlife conservation and restoration programSection 4(e)(3) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669c(e)(3)) is amended—(1)by inserting , not later than 180 days after the date on which the State submitted the comprehensive plan, after , the Secretary;(2)by striking , as redesignated; (3)by striking If the Secretary and inserting (A)If the Secretary; and(4)by adding at the end the following:(B)Upon submission of a comprehensive plan by a State under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall conditionally authorize the implementation of the wildlife conservation and restoration program of the State and shall set aside amounts as described in subparagraph (A).(C)The Secretary, in consultation with the States, shall develop a process to ensure sufficient and timely review of comprehensive plans submitted by States under paragraph (1) and final approval of the wildlife conservation and restoration program of such States not later than 180 days after the date on which a State submits such a comprehensive plan.(D)It is the intent of Congress that the Secretary prioritize the—(i)timely review of comprehensive plans submitted by States under paragraph (1); and(ii)approval of the wildlife conservation and restoration programs of such States.(E)Not later than June 1 of the year immediately following the year in which a State submits a comprehensive plan under paragraph (1), if the Secretary does not approve the wildlife conservation and restoration program of the State under subparagraph (A) within the time described in that subparagraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Environment and Public Works Committee of the Senate a report regarding the status of such comprehensive plan and including the reason why the wildlife conservation and restoration program was not so approved..Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1676 RH: Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 238119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1676[Report No. 119–282]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 27, 2025Mr. Donalds (for himself and Mr. Moskowitz) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesSeptember 15, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Guest, Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. Haridopolos, and Mr. JamesSeptember 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 27, 2025A BILLTo amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to approve the wildlife conservation and restoration program of a State within a certain period of time.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 or the Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025.2.Timing of approval of wildlife conservation and restoration programSection 4(e)(3) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669c(e)(3)) is amended—(1)by inserting , not later than 180 days after the date on which the State submitted the comprehensive plan, after , the Secretary;(2)by striking , as redesignated; (3)by striking If the Secretary and inserting (A)If the Secretary; and(4)by adding at the end the following:(B)Upon submission of a comprehensive plan by a State under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall conditionally authorize the implementation of the wildlife conservation and restoration program of the State and shall set aside amounts as described in subparagraph (A).(C)The Secretary, in consultation with the States, shall develop a process to ensure sufficient and timely review of comprehensive plans submitted by States under paragraph (1) and final approval of the wildlife conservation and restoration program of such States not later than 180 days after the date on which a State submits such a comprehensive plan.(D)It is the intent of Congress that the Secretary prioritize the—(i)timely review of comprehensive plans submitted by States under paragraph (1); and(ii)approval of the wildlife conservation and restoration programs of such States.(E)Not later than June 1 of the year immediately following the year in which a State submits a comprehensive plan under paragraph (1), if the Secretary does not approve the wildlife conservation and restoration program of the State under subparagraph (A) within the time described in that subparagraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Environment and Public Works Committee of the Senate a report regarding the status of such comprehensive plan and including the reason why the wildlife conservation and restoration program was not so approved..September 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/27/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/27/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 06/23/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries. |
| 06/24/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 07/15/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged |
| 07/15/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 07/15/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-282. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-282. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5078-5080) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1676. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5101) |
| 12/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: 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) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | 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) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/10/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to approve the wildlife conservation and restoration program of a State within a certain period of time. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to approve the wildlife conservation and restoration program of a State within a certain period of time. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee | 12/10/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 09/15/2025 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 07/15/2025 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 07/15/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 02/27/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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