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S. 273 (101st)

Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1989

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Introduced

25 January 1989

Last action

4 October 1990 · Floor

Status

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsors

Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Rudman, Warren [R-NH], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]

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26 August 2025

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 25 January 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 February 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Services, Post Office. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-50.

    Source: Committee

  4. 29 March 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 September 1990

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 827.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 14 September 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 101-464.

    Source: Committee

  7. 14 September 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 101-464.

    Source: Committee

  8. 4 October 1990

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

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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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