H.R.1676 - Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025; Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 1676, the "Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025," aims to amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. The bill mandates the Secretary of the Interior to approve state wildlife conservation and restoration programs within 180 days of submission. Failure to approve within this timeframe results in automatic approval.
Expected Effects
The bill will likely expedite the approval process for state wildlife conservation programs. This could lead to quicker allocation of federal funds for these programs. States may experience increased autonomy in managing their wildlife conservation efforts.
Potential Benefits
- Faster approval of state wildlife conservation programs.
- Increased efficiency in the allocation of federal funds.
- Enhanced state autonomy in wildlife management.
- Potential for improved conservation outcomes due to quicker implementation.
- Reduced administrative burden on states.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for inadequate review of state plans due to the time constraint.
- Risk of approving plans that do not fully meet federal standards.
- Possible decrease in federal oversight of state conservation efforts.
- May lead to inconsistent application of conservation standards across states.
- Could create a disincentive for states to thoroughly prepare their plans.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution, particularly Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to regulate property belonging to the United States. The Pittman-Robertson Act, which this bill amends, is an exercise of this power. The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).