Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2026

S. 5230, the "Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2026," would amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to speed up federal review of state wildlife conservation and restoration plans. It would require the Secretary of the Interior to approve a state's comprehensive plan within 180 days of submission, and, upon submission, to conditionally authorize the state's program and set aside the associated funding while review is pending. The bill also directs the Secretary to develop a review process with the states to ensure timely evaluation and approval within that 180-day window.

The bill primarily affects state wildlife agencies, which submit these plans to access federal wildlife restoration funding, and the Department of the Interior, which administers the approval process. If a plan isn't approved within the 180-day period, the Secretary would be required to report to relevant congressional committees (Senate Environment and Public Works, House Natural Resources) by the following June 1, explaining the delay.

The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 4, 2026, by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), read twice, and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. It would need to be reported out of committee, pass the Senate and House, and be signed by the President to become law — none of which has yet occurred.

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