Established on September 8, 1927, the Congress is the parent and supervising Duckpin Bowling organization in the United States. It represents the Duckpin Bowlers.
The Congress carries out the following responsibilities:
- Lane Inspection and Certification
- Individual Membership and League Registration
- Communicates with Duckpinners through articles in the Duckpin News and its Website
- Publishes a Rule Book, Format Book, Brochures, Forms, etc.
- National Tournament the oldest continuous event in the Duckpin World
- Tournament Membership and Guidelines
- National Rankings for top male and female bowlers
- Pre-season Jamborees & League Secretary Workshops
- A Full Award Program