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H. Res. 191 103rd Congress House

Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from using the frank for unsolicited mailings.

Introduced: June 9, 1993 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 103rd Congress
It was not agreed to before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 9, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jun 9, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jun 9, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jun 9, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 9, 1993

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits a Member of the House of Representatives from using the frank for mail other than mail: (1) in direct response to a communication from the person to whom the mail is addressed; (2) from the Member to another Member of Congress or a Federal, State, or local government official; (3) of a news release to the communications media; or (4) in furtherance of the administrative duties of the Member.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 191: Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from using the frank for unsolicited mailings.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HRES-191/
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"H. Res. 191: Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from using the frank for unsolicited mailings.." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HRES-191/.
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