H.R. 1247 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To extend the period of availability of the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1247 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 28, 2017, sponsored by Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. (Mar 7, 2017)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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