H.R. 2331 · 101st Congress · enacted
Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1990
Became Public Law No: 101-524.
Latest official action 1990-11-06 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1989 - Prohibits the delivery by mail of any mail matter which is designed to resemble a bill, invoice, or statement of account due, but which, in fact, constitutes a solicitation of donations, unless such mail matter bears on its face in conspicuous type a notice that it is a solicitation of donations and that the addressee is under no obligation to make any payment. Prohibits any mail matter which constitutes a solicitation by a non-governmental entity and which contains a term or symbol which reasonably could be interpreted as implying any Federal Government connection or approval from being delivered by mail, unless such matter: (1) contains a conspicuous disclaimer that it is not a Government document; or (2) is contained in a publication purchased by the addressee. Requires the United States Postal Service to conduct comprehensive reviews to determine: (1) whether or not certain provisions of the Domestic Mail Manual relating to the authority of postmasters with respect to the mailability of matter are being properly observed; and (2) the feasibility of establishing a procedure to obtain a final agency decision through expedited proceedings as to the mailability of mail matter which is denied entry into the mails on the basis of incorrect mail preparation, postage due, or addressing. Directs the Postal Service to: (1) take appropriate…
Congressional Research Service · 1989-07-31
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What happened after enactment?
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