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H.R. 1291 104th Congress House

Franking Reform Act of 1995

Official title: To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the provisions of law preventing Members of Congress from sending mass mailings within the 60-day period… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the provisions of law preventing Members of Congress from sending mass mailings within the 60-day period immediately before an election be expanded so as to prevent Members from mailing any unsolicited franked mail within that period, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 22, 1995 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 104th Congress ended
It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) 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.
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Mar 24, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
Mar 22, 1995
Referred to the Committee on House Oversight, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 22, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 24, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Franking Reform Act of 1995 - Prohibits any: (1) Member of Congress from sending any unsolicited franked mail (currently, franked mass mailings) postmarked fewer than 60 days immediately before any primary or general election in which such Member is a candidate; and (2) Representative who is a candidate for any other public office from sending unsolicited franked mail outside his or her congressional district.

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