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- H.R.4340
H.R.4340: Honesty in Sweepstakes Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced July 28, 1998
- Latest Major Action Aug. 17, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (10 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Honesty in Sweepstakes Act of 1998 - Amends Federal postal law to prohibit delivery of any mail constituting a solicitation or offer in connection with a sales promotion for a product or service that uses any game of chance offering anything of value (including any sweepstakes) or anything resembling a negotiable instrument, unless specified notices in a specified font are printed on the envelope and enclosed material. States that nothing in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
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| July 28, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Frank A. LoBiondo (R-N.J.) |