H.R.5148 - To amend title 39, United States Code, to clarify the instances in which the term "census" may appear on mailable matter.

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  • Official: To amend title 39, United States Code, to clarify the instances in which the term "census" may appear on mailable matter. as introduced.

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5/24/2010--Public Law. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Requires, in order to not be disposed of by the U.S. Postal Service, any mailing soliciting the purchase of a product or service or solici

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5/24/2010--Public Law. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Requires, in order to not be disposed of by the U.S. Postal Service, any mailing soliciting the purchase of a product or service or soliciting information or the contribution of funds or membership fees that has the word "census" visible through the envelope, or outside cover or wrapper, to include:
(1) the accurate name and return address of the entity sending the mailing; and
(2) a notice that the mailing is not affiliated with the federal government.

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04/27/10
Statement on Bipartisan Effort to Strengthen Legislation to Prevent Deceptive ...

Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives unanimously passed HR 5148, legislation sponsored by Rep. ...

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04/27/10
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HR 5148 - To clarify the instances in which the term "census" may appear on mailable matter (Rep. Issa - Oversight and Government Reform) H.Con.Res. ...

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11/29/10
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10/29/10
PRESS RELEASE – Towne Asks Republocrats to Stop Using Veterans as ...

The text for HR 5148 prohibits “the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain debts owed to the United States by members of the Armed Forces and veterans who die as a result of an injury incurred or aggravated on active duty ...

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10/27/10
PRESS RELEASE – Towne Asks Republocrats to Stop Using Veterans as ...

The text for HR 5148 prohibits “the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain debts owed to the United States by members of the Armed Forces and veterans who die as a result of an injury incurred or aggravated on active duty ...

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