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Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025

H.R. 2316 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 2316119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/25/2025REP. HURDR-CO · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.32 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

4 members · Left 2 · Center 1 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Hurd, Jeff (R-CO) (Introduced 03/25/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.32 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Environment and Public Works Committee; Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action11/25/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-40.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Public Law: Public Law 119-40

IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (2)

Public Law (11/25/2025)

Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025

This act extends until FY2033 a requirement for the interest earned on certain funds held in the Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Fund to be distributed to states for carrying out certain wildlife conservation and restoration programs. Specifically, the act extends the period in which the interest earned on revenue generated from excise taxes on certain firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment must be used for wildlife conservation and restoration programs established under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. This requirement was set to expire at the beginning of FY2026. In the absence of this requirement, this funding would be distributed to states, according to a formula, for (1) wildlife restoration, (2) hunter education and safety, (3) multistate conservation grants, and (4) administrative costs.

Text (5)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 2316 EH: Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement 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. 2316

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide that interest on obligations held in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund shall become available for apportionment at the beginning of fiscal year 2033.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025.

2.Availability of interest on obligations held in Federal aid to wildlife restoration fundSection 3(b)(2)(C) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669b(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking 2026 and inserting 2033. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

HR 2316 ENR: Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement 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 One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-five H. R. 2316 AN ACT To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide that interest on obligations held in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund shall become available for apportionment at the beginning of fiscal year 2033.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025.

2.Availability of interest on obligations held in Federal aid to wildlife restoration fundSection 3(b)(2)(C) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669b(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking 2026 and inserting 2033. Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 2316 IH: Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-25 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. 2316IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 25, 2025Mr. Hurd of Colorado (for himself and Ms. Elfreth) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide that interest on obligations held in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund shall become available for apportionment at the beginning of fiscal year 2033.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025.2.Availability of interest on obligations held in Federal aid to wildlife restoration fundSection 3(b)(2)(C) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669b(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking 2026 and inserting 2033.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 2316 : Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-15 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. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2316IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 15, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksAN ACTTo amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide that interest on obligations held in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund shall become available for apportionment at the beginning of fiscal year 2033.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025.2.Availability of interest on obligations held in Federal aid to wildlife restoration fundSection 3(b)(2)(C) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669b(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking 2026 and inserting 2033.Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 2316 RH: Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-10 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. IBUnion Calendar No. 156119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2316[Report No. 119–191]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 25, 2025Mr. Hurd of Colorado (for himself and Ms. Elfreth) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesJuly 10, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Gray and Ms. McBrideJuly 10, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide that interest on obligations held in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund shall become available for apportionment at the beginning of fiscal year 2033.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025.2.Availability of interest on obligations held in Federal aid to wildlife restoration fundSection 3(b)(2)(C) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669b(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking 2026 and inserting 2033.July 10, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (29)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/25/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/25/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/25/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
04/01/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
04/08/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
06/25/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
06/25/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
06/25/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
07/10/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-191.
07/10/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-191.
07/10/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 156.
07/14/2025House floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. (text: CR H3224)
07/14/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3224)
07/14/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2316.
07/14/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/14/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
07/14/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
07/15/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
10/23/2025Library of CongressSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
10/23/2025SenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
10/23/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
10/23/2025SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7734)
10/23/2025SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
11/25/2025Library of CongressPresented to President.
11/25/2025House floor actionsPresented to President.
11/25/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
11/25/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
11/25/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-40.
11/25/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-40.

Titles (8)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide that interest on obligations held in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund shall become available for apportionment at the beginning of fiscal year 2033.
Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textWetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textWetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseWetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseWetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
Display TitleWetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as IntroducedWetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide that interest on obligations held in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund shall become available for apportionment at the beginning of fiscal year 2033.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (3)

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Committees (6)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee10/23/2025 Discharged From
Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee07/15/2025 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee07/10/2025 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee06/25/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee06/25/2025 Discharged from
House - Natural Resources Committee03/25/2025 Referred To

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Subjects (1)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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