HR.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.
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Bill Status
Introduced
Feb-09-2010- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- President’s Desk
- Bill is Law
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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.Stay Connected with the Library All ways to connect »Find us onSubscribe&CommentRSS&E-MailBlogsDownload&PlayPodcastsWebcastsiTunes U About (more)
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Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Considered as unfinished business.
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.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4621.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Cleared for White House.
Presented to President.
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).
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)
Signed by President.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Became Public Law No: 111-155.
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