What This Bill Does · Plain English
GovGreed Synthesis · AI extraction
This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special 'semipostal' stamp, sold at a premium above the regular postage rate, with the extra proceeds split equally between the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture. The funds are to be used for existing programs at these agencies that combat invasive species. The stamp would be available for two years, starting within 12 months of the bill's enactment.
Carveouts & Earmarks · 1 line items
Specific dollar amounts in this bill that flow to identifiable companies or programs — the actual cash trail.
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"All amounts becoming available from the sale of the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp (as determined under section 416(d) of such title) shall be transferred in equal proportion to the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, for the programs described in subsection (b), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year."
→ Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture
Action Timeline
2025-04-24
Introduced in House
2025-04-24
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi
2025-04-24
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.3024 pass?
HR.3024 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.3024 do?
This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special 'semipostal' stamp, sold at a premium above the regular postage rate, with the extra proceeds split equally between the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture. The funds are to be used for existing programs at these agencies that combat invasive species. The stamp would be available for two years, starting within 12 months of the bill's enactment.
Who sponsored HR.3024?
HR.3024 was sponsored by Elise M. Stefanik (R-New York).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 3024 IH: Stamp Out Invasive Species Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-24 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. 3024 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 24, 2025 Ms. Stefanik (for herself and Mr. Case ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources , and Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide for the issuance of a semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stamp Out Invasive Species Act . 2. Combating invasive species semipostal (a) Finding Congress finds that invasive species pose a serious threat to our natural ecosystems, significantly harm native plant and animal populations, and cause detrimental economic damage to local communities. (b) Semipostal In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to programs at the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture that combat invasive species, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp in accordance with the provisions of this section. Such semipostal stamp shall be known as the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp . (c) Terms and Conditions (1) In General The issuance and sale of the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section, subject to the requirements of this subsection. (2) Differential rate The differential included in the rate of postage established for the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp under section 416(c) of such title may not exceed 25 percent. (3) Duration The Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp shall be made available to the public for a period of 2 years, beginning not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (4) Disposition of Proceeds All amounts becoming available from the sale of the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp (as determined under section 416(d) of such title) shall be transferred in equal proportion to the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, for the programs described in subsection (b), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (d) Definition For purposes of this Act, the term semipostal stamp means a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of such title.
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