(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)
Requires, in order to not be disposed of by the U.S. Postal Service, any mailing soliciting the purchase of a product or service or soliciting information or the contribution of funds or membership fees that has the word "census" visible through the envelope, or outside cover or wrapper, to include: (1) the accurate name and return address of the entity sending the mailing; and (2) a notice that the mailing is not affiliated with the federal government.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2947-2949)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5148.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2947)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2947)
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.
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3291; text as passed Senate: CR S3291)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3291; text as passed Senate: CR S3291)
Cleared for White House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 111-170.
Became Public Law No: 111-170.
Enacted as Public Law 111-170
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