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This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). By way of background, the program is an art- and science-based curriculum that teaches wetland and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school. The program hosts a national art competition and the winning design is featured on the junior duck stamp sold by the FWS. The revenue generated from the sale of the stamp is used to support activities for students who participate in the program.
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Sec. 1(b)
"Section 6 of the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994 ( 16 U.S.C. 719c ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking 2006 through 2010 and inserting 2025 through 2031 ;"
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Action Timeline
2025-12-16
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2025-12-15
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-12-15
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5886)
2025-12-15
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5886)
2025-12-15
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1098.
2025-12-15
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5885-5886)
2025-12-15
Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2025-12-09
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 345.
2025-12-09
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-396.
2025-12-09
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-396.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.1098 pass?
HR.1098 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: 46%.
What does HR.1098 do?
This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). By way of background, the program is an art- and science-based curriculum that teaches wetland and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school. The program hosts a national art competition and the winning design is featured on the junior duck stamp sold by the FWS. The revenue generated from the sale of the stamp is used to support activities for students who participate in the program.
Who sponsored HR.1098?
HR.1098 was sponsored by Hillary J. Scholten (D-Michigan).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 1098 EH: To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1098 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994. 1. Reauthorization of Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994 (a) Definition of State Section 5 of the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994 ( 16 U.S.C. 719b–1 ) is amended— (1) by inserting and after Guam, ; and (2) by striking , and any other territory or possession after Virgin Islands . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 6 of the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994 ( 16 U.S.C. 719c ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking 2006 through 2010 and inserting 2025 through 2031 ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (c) No additional funds authorized Funds authorized under subsection (a) may, as provided in appropriations Acts, only come from within amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the duties of the Federal Duck Stamp Office. . Passed the House of Representatives December 15, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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