Bill · H.R. 1098· House(119-HR-1098)
To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.
- Introduced
- 2/6/2025
- Last activity
- 12/16/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Hillary Scholten
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994. It includes specific changes to the definition of a State within the original Act. The legislation updates the timeline for authorized appropriations. Specifically, it changes the period from 2006 through 2010 to 2025 through 2031. Additionally, it adds a provision stating that no additional funds are authorized beyond existing amounts.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+2
The reauthorization of the Junior Duck Stamp program supports youth-oriented conservation and design activities.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill reauthorizes the Junior Duck Stamp conservation program through 2031.
Would students be better off under this?+1
The program provides opportunities for design and conservation engagement often targeted at students.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized beyond existing amounts.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extended Program Duration: By updating the years in Section 6(a) to cover 2025 through 2031, the bill ensures the continuation of the program for several years.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Funding Restrictions: Section 6(c) states that funds may only come from within amounts already authorized for the Secretary to carry out the duties of the Federal Duck Stamp Office, which means no additional funds are authorized.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Students+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- 12/16/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 12/15/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5886)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1098.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5885-5886)
- Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 12/9/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-396.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 345.
- 4/9/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 2/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana