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H.R. 3024

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 3024, the Stamp Out Invasive Species Act, was introduced in the House on Apr 24, 2025 by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R) with 3 co-sponsors. It was referred to Oversight And Government Reform, and last saw action on Apr 24, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, 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.

Record

Text

H.R. 3024 has 3 co-sponsors.

hb3024/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 3024 IH: Stamp Out Invasive Species Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-04-24
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 3024  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   April 24, 2025   Ms. Stefanik  (for herself and  Mr. Case ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committees on  Natural Resources , and  Agriculture , 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   A BILL
To provide for the issuance of a semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Stamp Out Invasive Species Act  .
2.
Combating invasive species semipostal
(a)
Finding
Congress finds that invasive species pose a serious threat to our natural ecosystems, significantly harm native plant and animal populations, and cause detrimental economic damage to local communities.
(b)
Semipostal
In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to programs at the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture that combat invasive species, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp in accordance with the provisions of this section. Such semipostal stamp shall be known as the  Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp .
(c)
Terms and Conditions
(1)
In General
The issuance and sale of the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section, subject to the requirements of this subsection.
(2)
Differential rate
The differential included in the rate of postage established for the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp under section 416(c) of such title may not exceed 25 percent.
(3)
Duration
The Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp shall be made available to the public for a period of 2 years, beginning not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
(4)
Disposition of Proceeds
All amounts becoming available from the sale of the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp (as determined under section 416(d) of such title) shall be transferred in equal proportion to the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, for the programs described in subsection (b), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year.
(d)
Definition
For purposes of this Act, the term  semipostal stamp  means a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of such title.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2025-04-24
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To provide for the issuance of a semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species.

Sponsors

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R) sponsors H.R. 3024, and 3 members have co-sponsored it, 1 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 3024 went before 3 committees: Agriculture, Natural Resources and Oversight and Government Reform.

Agriculture
Agriculture
Referred To · Apr 24, 2025 · 226 Bills
Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Referred To · Apr 24, 2025 · 395 Bills
Oversight and Government Reform
Oversight and Government Reform
Referred To · Apr 24, 2025 · 696 Bills

Actions

H.R. 3024 has taken 2 actions since Apr 24, 2025.

ChamberAction
Apr 24, 2025
House
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2025
House
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, 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.Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Votes

H.R. 3024 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 3024 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • Stamp Out Invasive Species Act — Display Title
  • Stamp Out Invasive Species Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • To provide for the issuance of a semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 3024 under Environmental Protection, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 3024’s is Environmental Protection.

hr3024/policy-areas.txt
Environmental ProtectionAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 3024, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 69 (Thursday, April 24, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. STEFANIK:H.R. 3024.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.[Page H1625]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com