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Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021

4/17/2024, 11:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6023

Bill 117 HR 6023, also known as the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the sale of semipostal stamps to support the Multinational Species Conservation Funds. These funds are used to protect and conserve endangered species such as elephants, tigers, and rhinos.

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 11, 2021, by Representative Don Beyer of Virginia. It has bipartisan support and aims to continue the successful program that has raised millions of dollars for conservation efforts since its inception.

If passed, the bill would allow the United States Postal Service to continue selling semipostal stamps at a higher price than regular stamps, with the additional funds going towards the Multinational Species Conservation Funds. This would provide crucial support for conservation efforts around the world and help protect some of the planet's most vulnerable species. Overall, the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021 is an important piece of legislation that aims to continue the successful conservation efforts supported by the sale of semipostal stamps. It has the potential to make a significant impact in the fight to protect endangered species and preserve biodiversity for future generations.

Congressional Summary of HR 6023

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021

This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to sell each copy of the Multinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp and notify Congress when all copies have been sold.

Current Status of Bill HR 6023

Bill HR 6023 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6023 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 18, 2021.  Bill HR 6023's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 117-127. as of May 16, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6023

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
58
Democrat Cosponsors
54
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6023

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Endangered and threatened species
- Government trust funds
- Mammals
- Postal service
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6023

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021
To require the United States Postal Service to continue selling the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp until all remaining stamps are sold, and for other purposes.
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021

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