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S. 2460 (105th)

Deceptive Games of Chance Mailings Elimination Act of 1998

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Introduced

10 September 1998

Last action

17 September 1998 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on International Security.

Sponsors

Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

Subjects

Postal service

Source updated

21 August 2025

Postal service

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Summary

Deceptive Games of Chance Mailings Elimination Act of 1998 - Amends Federal postal law concerning nonmailable matter with respect to otherwise legally acceptable matter constituting a solicitation or offer in connection with the promotion of a game of chance that contains words or symbols suggesting the recipient will, or is likely to, receive anything of value. Requires such matter to conform with specified regulations issued by the Postmaster General before it may be carried or delivered by mail. Subjects matter violating such regulations to current cease and desist and other postal law sanctions involving false representations and lotteries. Requires any otherwise legally acceptable matter not in conformance with such regulations to be disposed of as the Postal Service directs. Authorizes the use of administrative subpoenas by the Postmaster General in any investigation involving nonmailable matter.

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Timeline

  1. 10 September 1998

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 September 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10209-10210)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 September 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 September 1998

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security.

    Source: Committee

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