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S. 2141 105th Congress Senate

Honesty in Sweepstakes Act of 1998

Official title: A bill to require certain notices in any mailing using a game of chance for the promotion of a product or service, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 15, 1998 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 1, 1998
Subcommittee on International Security. Hearings held.
Jun 30, 1998
Referred to Subcommittee on International Security.
Jun 5, 1998
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Jun 5, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5699-5700)
Jun 5, 1998
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action September 1, 1998

Subcommittee on International Security. Hearings held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Honesty in Sweepstakes Act of 1998 - Amends Federal postal law to prohibit delivery of any mail constituting a solicitation or offer in connection with a sales promotion for a product or service that uses any game of chance offering anything of value (including any sweepstakes) or anything resembling a negotiable instrument, unless specified notices in a specified font are printed on the envelope and enclosed material.

States that nothing in this Act shall preempt any State law that regulates advertising or sales of goods and services associated with any game of chance.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4340 Identical bill Honesty in Sweepstakes Act of 1998
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Sep 15, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2141: Honesty in Sweepstakes Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-2141/
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