HR 4621
111th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Census and government statistics
Consumer affairs
Marketing and advertising
Postal service
Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act
Introduced: February 9, 2010
See on congress.gov
Everywhere this bill has been
21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 7, 2010
Became Public Law No: 111-155.
Apr 7, 2010
Signed by President.
Apr 1, 2010
Presented to President.
Mar 26, 2010
Cleared for White House.
Mar 26, 2010
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2165)
Mar 26, 2010
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2165)
Mar 26, 2010
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2165)
Mar 26, 2010
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2165)
Mar 11, 2010
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 10, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 97). (text: CR 3/9/2010 H1198)
Mar 10, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 97).(text: CR 3/9/2010 H1198)
Mar 10, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1250-1251)
Mar 9, 2010
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 9, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4621.
Mar 9, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1198-1200)
Mar 9, 2010
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 4, 2010
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 4, 2010
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 9, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 9, 2010
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2010 | House · vote #97 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 416–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act - Declares matter that bears the term "census" on its envelope, outside cover, or wrapper, but that constitutes a solicitation by a nongovernmental entity, to be nonmailable by the United States Postal Service, unless: (1) it satisfies one of the exceptions specified for otherwise nonmailable matter under existing law (such as displaying an appropriate disclaimer); and (2) its envelope, outside cover, or wrapper bears on its face an accurate return address including the name of the entity that sent it.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 111-155.
Committees of jurisdiction
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