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HR1676FEDERALSession 119Federal Billpassed chamber

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Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025

Last action · December 10, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Sponsors: Byron Donalds and 9 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill sets a 180-day deadline for the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to approve state wildlife conservation plans. If the Secretary fails to act within this timeframe, the state's plan will be automatically considered approved.

Why it matters

This bill changes the timeline for states to receive federal wildlife conservation funding by creating an automatic approval mechanism if the Department of the Interior does not review state plans within 180 days.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

State wildlife agencies

These agencies are subject to the federal approval process for their conservation programs and would see a change in how their plans are finalized.

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Department of the Interior

The agency is required to adhere to a new 180-day deadline for reviewing and approving state wildlife programs.

Key Facts

The bill establishes a 180-day deadline for the Secretary of the Interior to approve state wildlife conservation and restoration programs.
If the Secretary does not approve a state's plan within 180 days of submission, the plan is legally deemed approved.
Automatic approval triggers the Secretary's requirement to set aside specific funding amounts for the state's program.
The bill amends Section 4(e)(3) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669c(e)(3)).

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The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 27, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a SWAP?

SWAP stands for State Wildlife Action Plan, which is a comprehensive program submitted by states to the federal government for wildlife conservation and restoration.

What happens if the Secretary of the Interior takes longer than 180 days to review a state's plan?

Under this bill, if the Secretary does not approve the plan within 180 days, it is automatically deemed approved by law.

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Procedural history

18 actions

Dec 10, 2025SenateCommittee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 9, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 9, 2025HouseFloor
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)
Dec 9, 2025HouseFloor
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)
Dec 9, 2025House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5101)
Dec 9, 2025House
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.

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Dec 9, 2025House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1676.
Dec 9, 2025House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5078-5080)
Dec 9, 2025House
Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2025House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238.
Sep 15, 2025House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-282.
Jul 15, 2025HouseCommittee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 15, 2025House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2025House
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Jun 24, 2025House
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 23, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 27, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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