Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025

Bill 119 hr 1676, also known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the existing Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. This bill specifically focuses on requiring the Secretary of the Interior to approve the wildlife conservation and restoration program of a State within a certain period of time.

The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, originally passed in 1937, provides funding for wildlife conservation efforts through a federal excise tax on hunting equipment. This funding is then distributed to states to support various wildlife restoration and conservation programs.

Under the current law, states are required to submit their wildlife conservation and restoration programs to the Secretary of the Interior for approval. However, there is no specific timeline for the Secretary to review and approve these programs. This lack of a deadline can lead to delays in funding and implementation of important conservation projects. Bill 119 hr 1676 seeks to address this issue by mandating that the Secretary of the Interior must approve a state's wildlife conservation and restoration program within a certain period of time. This will help ensure that states receive timely approval for their programs, allowing them to access funding and begin conservation efforts promptly. Overall, this bill aims to streamline the approval process for state wildlife conservation programs under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, ultimately improving the efficiency and effectiveness of wildlife conservation efforts across the country.