To provide for the issuance of a Manatee Semipostal Stamp.

12/16/2024, 7:30 PM

This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Manatee Semipostal Stamp.

Proceeds from the sale of the stamp must be transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for purposes of conserving manatees and manatee habitat in the United States.

The stamp must be made available to the public for at least two years.

Bill 118 hr 3119, also known as the Manatee Semipostal Stamp Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the United States Postal Service to issue a special "semipostal" stamp featuring the image of a manatee.

Semipostal stamps are a type of postage stamp where the price of the stamp is higher than the actual cost of postage, with the additional funds raised going towards a specific cause or charity. In this case, the proceeds from the sale of the Manatee Semipostal Stamp would be used to support the conservation and protection of manatees, which are endangered marine mammals found in the waters of Florida and other coastal areas.

The bill outlines the design and issuance of the stamp, as well as the distribution and sale of the stamp through the postal service. It also specifies that the additional funds raised from the sale of the stamp will be deposited into a special fund dedicated to manatee conservation efforts. Overall, the Manatee Semipostal Stamp Act aims to raise awareness and support for the conservation of manatees through the sale of a special postage stamp. If passed, this bill would provide a unique opportunity for individuals to contribute to the protection of these beloved marine animals.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3119

Introduced on
2023-05-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/5/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Manatee Semipostal Stamp.

Proceeds from the sale of the stamp must be transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for purposes of conserving manatees and manatee habitat in the United States.

The stamp must be made available to the public for at least two years.

Bill 118 hr 3119, also known as the Manatee Semipostal Stamp Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the United States Postal Service to issue a special "semipostal" stamp featuring the image of a manatee.

Semipostal stamps are a type of postage stamp where the price of the stamp is higher than the actual cost of postage, with the additional funds raised going towards a specific cause or charity. In this case, the proceeds from the sale of the Manatee Semipostal Stamp would be used to support the conservation and protection of manatees, which are endangered marine mammals found in the waters of Florida and other coastal areas.

The bill outlines the design and issuance of the stamp, as well as the distribution and sale of the stamp through the postal service. It also specifies that the additional funds raised from the sale of the stamp will be deposited into a special fund dedicated to manatee conservation efforts. Overall, the Manatee Semipostal Stamp Act aims to raise awareness and support for the conservation of manatees through the sale of a special postage stamp. If passed, this bill would provide a unique opportunity for individuals to contribute to the protection of these beloved marine animals.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide for the issuance of a Manatee Semipostal Stamp.

Policy Areas
Environmental Protection

Potential Impact
Mammals
Postal service
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/18/2024

This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Manatee Semipostal Stamp.

Proceeds from the sale of the stamp must be transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for purposes of conserving manatees and manatee habitat in the Un...


Latest Action12/10/2024
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-836, Part I.