To provide for the issuance of a Manatee Semipostal Stamp.

# Summary of HR 704: Manatee Semipostal Stamp **What the Bill Would Do** HR 704 would authorize the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special "semipostal" stamp featuring manatees. A semipostal stamp costs slightly more than a regular stamp, with the extra revenue going to a designated cause—in this case, manatee conservation efforts. If passed, the Postal Service would design and sell these stamps, with proceeds supporting manatee protection and habitat restoration programs. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects stamp collectors and mailers who choose to purchase the special stamp.

The proceeds would benefit manatee conservation organizations and research efforts in Florida and other coastal areas where manatees live. There would be no requirement for anyone to buy these stamps—they would simply be an optional purchase. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No further action has been taken at this time.