An Act to increase the price of migratory-bird hunting and conservation stamps and to provide for consultation by the Secretary of the Interior with State and local authorities before migratory bird areas are recommended for purchase or rental, and for other purposes.
Public Law 95-552 · H.R. 13372 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Oct 30, 1978 · Animals
Sponsor: Rep. John Dingell (D-MI-16)
Cosponsors (22): Rep. Daniel Akaka, Rep. Thomas Ashley,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Amends the Duck Stamp Act of 1934 to authorize the Postal Service to collect $7.50 for each stamp sold under the provisions of this Act for any hunting year if the Secretary of the Interior determines that all funds in the migratory bird conservation fund have been obligated.
Amends the Migratory Bird Conservation Act to direct the Secretary to recommend only those areas for purchase or rental under the terms of such Act which are necessary for the conservation of migratory birds. Requires the Secretary to consult with the county or other unit of local government in which such area is located, and with the Governor of the State concerned.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee · House · referred to, reported by
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 13 actions.
- Oct 30, 1978Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-552.
- Oct 24, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Oct 14, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments.
- Oct 6, 1978FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- Sep 25, 1978FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Aug 18, 1978CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- Jun 29, 1978CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.