Make SWAPs Efficient Act

Summary#

This bill changes the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669c(e)(3)). It requires the Secretary of the Interior to approve a State's wildlife conservation and restoration program no later than 180 days after the State submits its comprehensive plan. If the Secretary finds the plan meets the law's requirements but does not approve the program within 180 days, the program is automatically deemed approved on the day the 180-day period ends. The Secretary must then set aside the amounts described in that part of the statute.

What it means for you#

• For States: A clear 180-day deadline for approval of a State wildlife conservation and restoration program after submitting a comprehensive plan. If the Secretary finds the plan complies with the statute but misses the 180-day deadline, the program is treated as approved and funding set as described in the law.
• For agencies: The Department of the Interior has a specified time limit to act on State plans.
• For the public and organizations: No publicly available information about direct, specific effects on individuals or groups beyond the change in approval timing.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on federal costs, budget effects, or the specific amounts to be set aside. The bill refers to "amounts as described" in the statute but does not list dollar amounts or cost estimates.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information in the provided material about proponents' statements or arguments for the bill.

Opponents' View#

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