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S. 788 (118th)

Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

14 March 2023

Last action

19 December 2023 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 118-25.

Sponsors

John Boozman, Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV], Roger Marshall, Angus King, Shelley Capito, Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large], Bill Cassidy

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

27 May 2025

Summary

Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023 This bill modifies provisions regarding the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, commonly referred to as the duck stamp , including to allow an individual to be carrying an electronic stamp, rather than a paper stamp, at the time of taking waterfowl. The bill requires states to issue electronic stamps at the time of purchase and the Department of the Interior to issue a paper stamp after March 10 each year to each individual who purchased an electronic stamp during that hunting year. The electronic stamps are valid through the first June 30 after issuance.

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Timeline

  1. 14 March 2023

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 March 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 July 2023

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3843-3844)

    Source: Floor

  4. 27 July 2023

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3843-3844)

    Source: Floor

  5. 27 July 2023

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 27 July 2023

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  7. 28 July 2023

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  8. 4 August 2023

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  9. 4 August 2023

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 December 2023

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  11. 11 December 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 788.

    Source: Floor

  12. 11 December 2023

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6751-6752)

    Source: Floor

  13. 11 December 2023

    Floor

    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  14. 12 December 2023

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  15. 12 December 2023

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 20 (Roll no. 712). (text: 12/11/2023 CR H6751)

    Source: Floor

  16. 12 December 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 20 (Roll no. 712). (text: 12/11/2023 CR H6751)

    Source: Floor

  17. 12 December 2023

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6833-6834)

    Source: Floor

  18. 19 December 2023

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 118-25.

    Source: President

  19. 19 December 2023

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 19 December 2023

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  21. 19 December 2023

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  22. 19 December 2023

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

Votes

12 December 2023 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 403 · No 20 · Abstain · Absent/not voting 10

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Documents

12 official files

Enrolled Bill (text)

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