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Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025

Introduced March 25, 2025Last action November 25, 2025
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Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025

The Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 is a federal law focused on protecting and improving access to wetland areas across the United States. While the full text of the bill was not provided, based on its title and context, this law likely involves funding, policy updates, or program changes related to preserving wetland ecosystems — which include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar water-saturated lands. Wetlands play an important role in filtering water, reducing flood damage, and providing habitat for wildlife.

The law may affect landowners, farmers, hunters, anglers, outdoor recreationists, and conservation organizations who interact with wetland areas. It could include provisions that make it easier for the public to access wetlands for activities like hunting and fishing, while also strengthening protections to keep these ecosystems healthy. Some versions of wetlands legislation also involve voluntary programs that compensate private landowners for preserving wetlands on their property rather than developing it.

Because this bill has been signed into law and assigned a public law number (119-40), it is now officially in effect. Americans interested in the specific details — such as exact funding amounts, which agencies are involved, or what regions are prioritized — are encouraged to read the full text of the law on Congress.gov or contact their elected representatives for more information.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-40.

November 25, 2025

Sponsor

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Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]RCO

Committees

Natural ResourcesWaterEnvironment and Public WorksEnvironment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent

Legislative History

Became Public Law No: 119-40.

Nov 25, 2025

Presented to President.

Nov 25, 2025
house

Signed by President.

Nov 25, 2025

Presented to President.

Nov 25, 2025

Signed by President.

Nov 25, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-40.

Nov 25, 2025

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 23, 2025
house

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 23, 2025

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 23, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 23, 2025
house

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7734)

Oct 23, 2025
house

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Jul 15, 2025

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 14, 2025
house

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Jul 14, 2025
house

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Jul 14, 2025
house

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2316.

Jul 14, 2025
house

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3224)

Jul 14, 2025
house

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. (text: CR H3224)

Jul 14, 2025
house

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-191.

Jul 10, 2025

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-191.

Jul 10, 2025

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 156.

Jul 10, 2025

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 25, 2025

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

Jun 25, 2025

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 25, 2025

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Apr 8, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

Apr 1, 2025

Introduced in House

Mar 25, 2025

Introduced in House

Mar 25, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Mar 25, 2025