Bill · S. 5230· Senate(119-S-5230)
Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 8/4/2026
- Last activity
- 8/4/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. It aims to require the Secretary of the Interior to approve a State's wildlife conservation and restoration program within a specific timeframe. Specifically, the Secretary must provide approval not later than 180 days after a State submits its comprehensive plan. Upon submission, the Secretary is also required to conditionally authorize the program's implementation and set aside described amounts. The bill also mandates the development of a process to ensure timely reviews and final approvals. Finally, it requires a report to Congress if a plan is not approved within the 180-day window.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill streamlines the approval process for state wildlife conservation and restoration programs.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The bill enhances the efficiency of state wildlife conservation and restoration efforts.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill requires a report to Congress explaining any delays in wildlife plan approvals.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The bill imposes stricter timelines and reporting requirements on the Secretary of the Interior regarding state programs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Faster Program Implementation: By requiring the Secretary to conditionally authorize the implementation of a State's wildlife conservation and restoration program once a comprehensive plan is submitted, the bill allows programs to move forward sooner (Section 2, Subparagraph B(i)).
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Financial Certainty: The bill requires the Secretary to set aside specific amounts immediately upon the submission of a comprehensive plan, which provides financial movement for State programs (Section 2, Subparagraph B(ii)).
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Increased Accountability: The Secretary is held accountable through a required report to the Chair and Ranking Member of specific Senate and House committees if a program is not approved within 180 days, explaining the reasons for the delay (Section 2, Subparagraph E).
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Efficiency Standards: The bill mandates the development of a process to ensure sufficient and timely reviews of comprehensive plans, intended to prioritize the timely review and approval of these programs (Section 2, Subparagraph C and D).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Land Management+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increase States Rights+3Increases Federal Power-2
- 8/4/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Introduced in Senate