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H.R.170: Deceptive Mail Prevention and Enforcement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 6, 1999
- Latest Major Action Nov. 19, 1999
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
149 (89 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 60 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Deceptive Mail Prevention and Enforcement Act - Amends Federal law to revise the current prohibition against mail solicitations by a nongovernmental entity for a product or service, for information, or for the contribution of funds or membership fees, which contain a seal, insignia, trade or brand name which could reasonably be construed as implying any Federal Government connection or endorsement. Prohibits, in addition, any such matter which...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 106-431.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 251.
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Mr. McHugh moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 170.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.
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| Jan. 6, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Frank A. LoBiondo (R-N.J.) |