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HR 3382 100th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Advertising and Marketing Consumer protection Deceptive advertising Postal Services and Facilities Postal service

Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1987

Introduced: September 30, 1987 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 8, 1988
See H.R.4478.
Apr 27, 1988
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Apr 27, 1988
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 10, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Postal Personnel and Modernization.
Sep 30, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Sep 30, 1987
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Sep 30, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1987 - Declares as nonmailable matter, matter which constitutes a solicitation by a non-governmental entity: (1) for the purchase of products or services which are provided free of charge or at a lower price by the Federal Government, or which are substantially the same as such products or services; (2) for the purchase of products or services and which contains a seal, insignia, trade or brand name, or any other term or symbol which reasonably could be interpreted or construed as implying Federal Government connection, approval, or endorsement; and (3) for the contribution of funds and which contains a seal, insignia, trade or brand name, or any other term which could reasonably be interpreted or construed as implying Federal Government connection, approval, or endorsement. Allows the mailing of such matter if it contains a conspicuous disclaimer that it is not a Government document.

Establishes penalties for violations of this Act.

What's happening now August 8, 1988

See H.R.4478.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4478 Related bill Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1988
  • HR 4265 Identical bill Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1988
 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Sep 30, 1987
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3382: Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1987. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3382/
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"H.R. 3382: Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1987." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3382/.
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H.R. 3382, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3382/.
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