H.R.4621 - Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act

To protect the integrity of the constitutionally-mandated United States census and prohibit deceptive mail practices that attempt to exploit the decennial census. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act as enacted.
  • Short: Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act as passed house.
  • Short: Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act as introduced.
  • Official: To protect the integrity of the constitutionally-mandated United States census and prohibit deceptive mail practices that attempt to exploit the decennial census. as introduced.

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Latest Action Apr 07, 2010Became Public Law No: 111-155. Related Bills (0) & Issues (5) Users Tracking H.R.4621 (2)
4/7/2010--Public Law. 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

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4/7/2010--Public Law. 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.

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04/08/10
Statement by the Press Secretary on HJRes. 80 and HR 4621

80, which recognizes and honors the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their families; and HR 4621, ...

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03/15/10
How they voted in Washington

FRAUDULENT CENSUS MAILINGS: The House approved the Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act (HR 4621) to prevent mailings that fraudulently attempt ...

Source: Gary Post Tribune
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03/11/10
RE: H.R.4621

... continued yesterday with the House's unanimous passage of HR 4621, the Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act. The bill, introduced by Rep. ...

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06/07/10
WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 111-155, The Prevent Deceptive Census ...

H.R. 4621 would protect the integrity of the constitutionally-mandated United States census and prohibit deceptive mail practices that attempt to exploit the decennial census. Detailed Summary; Status of the Legislation; Points in Favor ...

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04/29/10
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04/28/10
Proof That Republicans Are Led By “The Bad Man” « Ethics Alarms

Here is section (b) of H.R. 4621, the Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act: Matter Soliciting Information or Contribution of Funds-- Section 3001(i) of title 39, United States Code, is amended– ...

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