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H.R. 1098 · 119TH CONGRESS

To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.

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Last recorded step: House, Dec 16, 2025.

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This bill would reauthorize through 2031 a federal program that teaches wetland conservation to students through an annual art contest.

AI summary based on the official CRS summary on Congress.gov.

What it does

This bill would reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program through fiscal year 2031. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this program provides a curriculum for students to learn about wetland and waterfowl conservation through art and science. Revenue from the sale of the program's annual winning art design is used to fund educational activities for participating students.

Who is affected

This bill affects students in kindergarten through high school who participate in the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program's art- and science-based curriculum. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is also affected, as it is responsible for administering the program and managing the sale of junior duck stamps. Additionally, the legislation impacts the national art competition participants whose designs may be featured on the stamps used to generate program revenue.

Key provisions

  • Reauthorization of the Junior Duck Stamp Program. The bill extends the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program through fiscal year 2031. This program, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, provides a curriculum focused on wetland and waterfowl conservation for students from kindergarten through high school.
  • National Art Competition and Stamp Production. The program continues to host a national art competition where the winning student design is featured on an official junior duck stamp sold by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
  • Revenue Allocation for Student Activities. Proceeds generated from the sale of the junior duck stamps are designated to fund and support activities for students participating in the conservation and design program.

Fiscal impact

Effective dates

The bill reauthorizes the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program through fiscal year 2031.

Relationship to existing law

This bill reauthorizes the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994, extending the authority for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to administer the program through fiscal year 2031.

Stated purpose

The bill aims to continue the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program through fiscal year 2031. This program provides an art- and science-based curriculum to teach kindergarten through high school students about wetland and waterfowl conservation, using revenue from stamp sales to fund student activities.