Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-788
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2023-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Birds
Digital media
Postal service
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-14
text: 

Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023

 
This bill modifies provisions regarding the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, commonly referred to as the 
duck stamp
, including to allow an individual to be carrying an electronic stamp, rather than a paper stamp, at the time of taking waterfowl.
 
The bill requires states to issue electronic stamps at the time of purchase and the Department of the Interior to issue a paper stamp after March 10 each year to each individual who purchased an electronic stamp during that hunting year. The electronic stamps are valid through the first June 30 after issuance.

action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 

Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023

 
This bill modifies provisions regarding the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, commonly referred to as the 
duck stamp
, including to allow an individual to be carrying an electronic stamp, rather than a paper stamp, at the time of taking waterfowl.
 
The bill requires states to issue electronic stamps at the time of purchase and the Department of the Interior to issue a paper stamp after March 10 each year to each individual who purchased an electronic stamp for the preceding waterfowl season. The electronic stamps are valid through the first June 30 after issuance.

action_date: 2023-12-12
text: 

Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023

 
This bill modifies provisions regarding the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, commonly referred to as the 
duck stamp
, including to allow an individual to be carrying an electronic stamp, rather than a paper stamp, at the time of taking waterfowl.
 
The bill requires states to issue electronic stamps at the time of purchase and the Department of the Interior to issue a paper stamp after March 10 each year to each individual who purchased an electronic stamp for the preceding waterfowl season. The electronic stamps are valid through the first June 30 after issuance.

action_date: 2023-12-19
text: 

Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023

 
This act modifies provisions regarding the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, commonly referred to as the 
duck stamp
, including to allow an individual to be carrying an electronic stamp, rather than a paper stamp, at the time of taking waterfowl.
 
The act requires states to issue electronic stamps at the time of purchase and the Department of the Interior to issue a paper stamp after March 10 each year to each individual who purchased an electronic stamp for the preceding waterfowl season. The electronic stamps are valid through the first June 30 after issuance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-12-19
text: Became Public Law No: 118-25.
action_date: 2023-12-19
text: Became Public Law No: 118-25.
action_date: 2023-12-19
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2023-12-19
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2023-12-19
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2023-12-19
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2023-12-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-12-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 20 (Roll no. 712). (text: 12/11/2023 CR H6751)
action_date: 2023-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 20 (Roll no. 712). (text: 12/11/2023 CR H6751)
action_date: 2023-12-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6833-6834)
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 788.
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6751-6752)
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3843-3844)
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3843-3844)
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3843-3844)
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-03-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2023-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 118-25