A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the furnishing of certain information in connection with the solicitation of charitable contributions by mail.

Summary

Requires anyone who solicits charitable contributions by audio or visual means, or by mail, to include with such solicitation the following information: (1) the name and principal business address of the solicitor; (2) the purpose of the solicitation and intended use of contributions; (3) the estimated portion of contributions which will be directly applied to the charitable purpose during the 12-month period following the date of solicitation; and (4) the portion of all contributions received during the preceding 12-month period which were directly applied to such charitable purpose. Directs that all of the above information be transmitted conspicuously in a non-technical, readily understandable manner. States that such solicitors shall furnish, upon request, such audit reports, accounts, or other information as the Postal Service may require to establish or verify the information included in solicitations. Excludes from the provisions of this Act solicitations for contributions by any bona fide membership organization made exclusively to its members. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3012)

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 14 May 1976

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 December 1975

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