A bill to amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to approve the wildlife conservation and restoration program of a State within a certain period of time, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · August 4, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
This bill speeds up the federal approval process for state wildlife conservation plans under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. Currently, the Interior Department reviews state wildlife action plans without a firm deadline, which can delay funding and conservation efforts. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to approve or deny state wildlife plans within 180 days of submission and allows states to begin implementing their programs conditionally while awaiting final approval. The legislation also directs the Interior Department to work with states to develop a streamlined review process and requires the department to report to Congress if it fails to meet the 180-day deadline, explaining the reasons for any delays. The bill affects all states that submit wildlife conservation plans and aims to reduce bureaucratic delays in getting wildlife restoration funding and projects underway.
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