HR 2316 · Signed into Law · 11-25-25
Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
What does the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 do?
HR 2316 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO). Money from federal excise taxes on firearms and ammunition sits in a wildlife restoration fund, and the interest it earns is allocated to wetlands conservation projects. This law delays until fiscal year 2033 — instead of fiscal year 2026 — the date that interest becomes available to be divided among state wildlife programs.
Did HR 2316 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 2316 has been signed into law on November 25, 2025.
Status: Signed into Law
Latest vote: Senate Passed by unanimous consent on October 23, 2025
Outlook: Enacted
Enacted: Signed into law on November 25, 2025
Key provisions
- Wildlife Fund Interest Timing
- Interest apportionment date moves from fiscal 2026 to 2033
- Interest is credited to the wildlife restoration fund
- Wetlands Project Funding
- Fund interest is allocated to wetlands conservation projects
- 30-60% goes to projects in Canada and Mexico
- Non-federal sponsors generally must match the federal amount
Last updated July 10, 2026