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- H.R.1291
H.R.1291: Franking Reform Act of 1995
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 22, 1995
- Latest Major Action March 24, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (3 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Franking Reform Act of 1995 - Prohibits any: (1) Member of Congress from sending any unsolicited franked mail (currently, franked mass mailings) postmarked fewer than 60 days immediately before any primary or general election in which such Member is a candidate; and (2) Representative who is a candidate for any other public office from sending unsolicited franked mail outside his or her congressional district.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on House Oversight, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Government Reform and Oversight
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Referred to House Oversight
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
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| March 22, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by James C. Greenwood (R-Pa.) |