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HR 939 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: February 3, 1987 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 8, 1988
See H.R.4478.
Oct 1, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 14, 1987
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From US Postal Service.
May 6, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
Feb 20, 1987
Executive Comment Requested from OMB, US Postal Service.
Feb 19, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Postal Personnel and Modernization.
Feb 3, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Feb 3, 1987
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Feb 3, 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; (2) for the purchase of products or services and contains a seal, insignia, trade or brand name, or any other term or symbol implying Federal Government connection, approval, or endorsement; and (3) for the contribution of funds and contains a seal, insignia, trade or brand name, or any other term 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 1
  • HR 4478 Related bill Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1988
 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 4, 1987
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