Bills · HR 1098
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1098Wildlife conservation and habitat protectionEnvironmental education
To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.
INTRO FEB 6· LAST ACTION DEC 16
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STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it ensures the continuation of a long-standing program that connects youth with wildlife conservation through art. If this bill becomes law, the Junior Duck Stamp program will have a clear funding authorization through 2031, allowing it to plan and operate effectively, continuing its educational outreach to millions of students. This means kids will still have opportunities to learn about wetlands, waterfowl, and the importance of conservation, fostering a new generation of environmental stewards.
If the bill does not become law, the program's authorization to receive funds would effectively lapse after 2010 (as per the previous authorization), potentially jeopardizing its future operations and its ability to engage young people in conservation education. By reauthorizing funding, even from existing sources, the bill provides stability and acknowledges the program's value in promoting environmental awareness and artistic expression among young Americans.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill reauthorizes the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994, ensuring the program's legal basis continues.
This ensures the long-term existence and operation of a program focused on youth conservation education.
PROVISION 02
It extends the period during which the program is authorized to receive funding from 2006-2010 to 2025-2031.
This provides crucial financial stability and continuity for the program for several more years.
PROVISION 03
It clarifies that funds for the program must come from existing appropriations to the Federal Duck Stamp Office, not from additional new funding.
This means the program will not require new taxpayer money, but its funding will depend on what is allocated from other existing wildlife conservation funds.
PROVISION 04
The bill amends the definition of 'State' in the original Act by specifically listing Guam and the Virgin Islands and removing a general clause for other territories.
This small change clarifies which specific U.S. territories are covered under the program's definition.
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ACTION TIMELINE
13 EVENTSDEC 16
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
DEC 15
Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
DEC 15
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5885-5886)
DEC 15
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1098.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1098
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionDec 16, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
House BillHR 1098Wildlife conservation and habitat protectionEnvironmental education
To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 16, 2025
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