HR-2872 : Became Public Law


This bill modifies provisions regarding the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, commonly referred to as the duck stamp, including to require an individual to be carrying an electronic stamp, validated by a paper stamp, at the time of taking waterfowl.

The bill requires states to issue electronic stamps at the time of purchase and to issue paper stamps after March 10 each year to each individual who purchased an electronic stamp in the preceding year. The electronic stamps are valid until the first June 30 after issuance.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-01-19PresidentBecame Public Law No: 118-35.Library of Congress
2024-01-19PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2024-01-19FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2024-01-18ResolvingDifferencesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-01-18VoteOn motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 314 - 108 (Roll no. 15). (consideration: CR H225-226; text: CR H219-221)House floor actions
2024-01-18FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2872, the chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Roy demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-01-18FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2872.House floor actions
2024-01-18ResolvingDifferencesMs. Granger moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H219-225)House floor actions
2024-01-18FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2024-01-18VotePassed Senate, under the order of 1/17/2024, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 18. Record Vote Number: 12.Senate
2024-01-18VoteMotion by Senator Marshall to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 13 - 82. Record Vote Number: 11.Senate
2024-01-18FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S175-183)Senate
2024-01-17FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S140-141)Senate
2024-01-17FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Senate
2024-01-17FloorMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S125)Senate
2024-01-16VoteCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 13. Record Vote Number: 9. (CR S117-118)Senate
2024-01-16FloorMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S105)Senate
2024-01-11FloorCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.Senate
2024-01-11FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S87)Senate
2023-11-09CalendarsRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243.Senate
2023-09-21IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2023-09-20FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2023-09-20FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2023-09-20FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 9/18/2023 CR H4366)House floor actions
2023-09-20FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4427)House floor actions
2023-09-18FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Collins objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.House floor actions
2023-09-18FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2872.House floor actions
2023-09-18FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4366-4367)House floor actions
2023-09-18FloorMr. Collins moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2023-09-14CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.House floor actions
2023-09-14CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-198.House floor actions
2023-06-21CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2023-06-21CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-06-21CommitteeSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.House committee actions
2023-05-10CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2023-05-08CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.House committee actions
2023-04-26IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2023-04-26IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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