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- H.R.1247
H.R.1247: To extend the period of availability of the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 7, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (28 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 28, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 2010 by requiring the U.S. Postal Service to make the stamp available to the public for at least 10 years rather than 6 years. The public must be given the choice of two stamps, one depicting an African elephant and another depicting a tiger.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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| Feb. 28, 2017 |
Referred to House Natural Resources
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| Feb. 28, 2017 |
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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| Feb. 28, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
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| Feb. 28, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Daniel M. Donovan (R-N.Y.) |