Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021
May 16, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 1209
Became law: May 16, 2022
May 16, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 1209
Became law: May 16, 2022
Summary
Makes sure the U.S. Postal Service sells all of its special wildlife conservation stamps to raise as much money as possible for endangered animals.
What problem does this solve?
The program for selling special wildlife stamps had a time limit, which could mean not all stamps were sold. This law removes the time limit and requires the post office to sell every stamp it prints to maximize funds for conservation.
What does this law do?
Requires all stamps to be sold
Mandates that the United States Postal Service must sell every single copy of the Multinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp that it prints.
Removes sales time limit
Eliminates the previous time limit for how long the stamp can be sold, allowing sales to continue until all stamps are gone.
Congressional notification required
Requires the Postal Service to tell specific committees in Congress once all the conservation stamps have been sold.
Who does this affect?
- United States Postal Service
- Wildlife Conservation Funds
- Stamp Collectors and Supporters
What is the real world impact?
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Maximizes fundraising for wildlife
Ensures that the full potential of the stamp program is realized by selling every printed stamp, providing more money to protect endangered species around the world.
When does this start?
The changes in this law are applied retroactively, as if they were enacted after the 2013 reauthorization act.