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H.R. 5148

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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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Enacted
Latest Action · May 24, 2010
Became Public Law No: 111-170.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
April 27, 2010
Cosponsors (3)
2D 1R
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(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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