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Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025

12/2/2025, 4:10 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2316

Bill 119 hr 2316, also known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act Amendment, aims to make a change to the existing Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. This amendment specifically focuses on the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund and how the interest on obligations held in this fund will be handled.

The main provision of this bill is that the interest earned on the obligations held in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund will become available for apportionment at the beginning of fiscal year 2033. This means that the interest accrued on the funds in this account will be able to be used for wildlife restoration efforts starting in 2033.

The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act is a longstanding piece of legislation that provides funding for wildlife conservation and restoration efforts across the United States. By allowing the interest on the funds in this account to be used for apportionment, this bill aims to further support these important conservation efforts. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2316 seeks to enhance the effectiveness of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act by ensuring that the interest earned on the funds in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund can be utilized for wildlife restoration efforts in the future.

Congressional Summary of HR 2316

Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025

This bill delays until FY2033 (currently, FY2026) the availability of interest on obligations held in the Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Fund (i.e., the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund) for apportionment to carry out certain state wildlife conservation and restoration programs.

Current Status of Bill HR 2316

Bill HR 2316 is currently in the status of Signed by President since November 25, 2025. Bill HR 2316 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 25, 2025.  Bill HR 2316's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 119-40. as of November 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2316

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2316

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2316

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.
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.

Comments

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Lana Allison

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4 months ago

This bill is so stupid, it's gonna mess everything up for us! #notcool