To protect the integrity of the constitutionally-mandated United States census and prohibit deceptive mail practices that attempt to exploit the decennial census.
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.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1198-1200)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4621.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1250-1251)
Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
Roll Call #97 (House)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)
Roll Call #97 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2165)
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2165)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2165)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2165)
Cleared for White House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 111-155.
Became Public Law No: 111-155.
Enacted as Public Law 111-155
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