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H.R. 833 (107th)

To amend title 39, United States Code, to prevent certain types of mail matter from being sent by a Member of the House of Representatives as part of a mass mailing.

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Introduced

1 March 2001

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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Summary

Amends Federal law to prohibit Members of the House of Representatives from sending as part of a mass mailing: (1) customary congressional newsletters or press releases which may deal with matters such as impacts of laws and decisions on State and local governments and individual citizens, reports on official actions taken by Members of Congress, and discussions and positions regarding proposed or pending legislation or governmental actions; (2) customary congressional questionnaires seeking public opinion on any law, pending or proposed legislation, or public issue; and (3) mail matter expressing congratulations to a person who has achieved some public distinction.

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