HR 1098
To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.
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Bill overview
This bill extends the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program, which encourages students to learn about wetland and waterfowl conservation through an art competition and stamp sales. The program, run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, provides educational opportunities and supports student participation. The reauthorization adjusts funding levels and expands the program’s authorization period to cover the years 2025 through 2031.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program through FY2031.
- Expands the program to include Guam.
- Increases the annual appropriation from $350,000 to $550,000.
- Increases funding for student activities from $100,000 to $200,000.
- Increases funding for program materials and supplies from $250,000 to $350,000.
Who is affected
- Students in kindergarten through high school
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Wetland and waterfowl conservation advocates
- Art students
Notable changes
- Extends the program’s authorization period from 2006-2010 to 2025-2031.
- Adds Guam as a participating state.
- Increases overall funding for the program.
Fiscal impact
The bill increases annual appropriations for the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program by $200,000 in fiscal year 2025 and $200,000 annually through fiscal year 2031.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 1098
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.
by inserting and
after Guam,
; and
by striking , and any other territory or possession
after Virgin Islands
.
in subsection (a)—
by striking $350,000
and inserting $550,000
; and
by striking 2006 through 2010
and inserting 2025 through 2031
; and
in subsection (b)—
in paragraph (1), by striking $100,000
and inserting $200,000
; and
in paragraph (2), by striking $250,000
and inserting $350,000
.