Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1989

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Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1989 - Amends Federal law to declare nonmailable any mail matter which constitutes a solicitation by a non-governmental entity: (1) for the purchase of or payment for products or services and which contains a seal, insignia, trade or brand name, or any other term or symbol which reasonably could be interpreted or construed as implying Federal Government connection, approval, or endorsement; and (2) for the contribution of funds or membership fees and which contains a seal, insignia, trade or brand name, or any other term or symbol which could reasonably be interpreted or construed as implying Federal Government connection, approval, or endorsement. Allows the mailing of such matter if it contains a conspicuous disclaimer that it is not a Government document. Establishes penalties for violations of this Act.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Indefinitely postponed in Senate

  summary · EN · 4 October 1990

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 25 January 1989

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