HR 1676 United States House · 119th Congress

Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025

HR 1676, the "Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025," requires the federal government to approve or deny state wildlife conservation plans within 180 days of receiving them. This directly affects states that submit comprehensive wildlife conservation plans under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. If the Secretary fails to act within that timeframe, the state's plan is automatically approved as of the 180th day. The bill streamlines the approval process to prevent federal delays from blocking state conservation funding.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
House Passage
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 10, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced in House Engrossed in House · 4 edits · Dec 9, 2025
MODERATE
The bill replaces an automatic 'deemed approved' mechanism for state wildlife conservation plans with a more structured process requiring the Secretary to conditionally authorize implementation upon submission, develop a timely review process, and report to Congress if approval is delayed. This shifts from a passive backstop (approval happens automatically if the Secretary does nothing) to active obligations on the Secretary with congressional oversight.
REQUIREMENT

Replaced the automatic 'deemed approved' provision (where a state program would be considered approved if the Secretary failed to act within 180 days) with a requirement that the Secretary conditionally authorize implementation and set aside funding immediately upon submission of a state's comprehensive plan.

Added a requirement that the Secretary, in consultation with states, develop a process to ensure sufficient and timely review of comprehensive plans, with final approval no later than 180 days after a state submits its plan.

SCOPE

Added a statement of congressional intent directing the Secretary to prioritize timely review of state comprehensive plans and approval of their wildlife conservation and restoration programs.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a reporting requirement: if the Secretary fails to approve a state's program within the required timeframe, they must submit a report to the House Natural Resources Committee and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee by June 1 of the following year explaining the reason for the delay.

Floor votes · House Dec 9, 2025

How they voted

4000
Passed · 32 other
Total votes 432
Dec 9, 2025
D Democratic213
198 Yea 15
92% Yea
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican218
201 Yea 17
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Amendments
2
Dec 10, 2025
Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
upper
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced
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)
lower
Dec 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
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)
lower
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced
Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
lower
Sep 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-282.
lower
Jul 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jul 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
lower
Jun 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Jun 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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