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H.R. 4621 (111th)

Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act

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Introduced

9 February 2010

Last action

7 April 2010 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 111-155.

Sponsors

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3], Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]

Subjects

Postal service

Source updated

7 April 2025

Postal service

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Summary

Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act - Declares matter that bears the term "census" on its envelope, outside cover, or wrapper, but that constitutes a solicitation by a nongovernmental entity, to be nonmailable by the United States Postal Service, unless: (1) it satisfies one of the exceptions specified for otherwise nonmailable matter under existing law (such as displaying an appropriate disclaimer); and (2) its envelope, outside cover, or wrapper bears on its face an accurate return address including the name of the entity that sent it.

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Timeline

  1. 9 February 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 February 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 February 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 March 2010

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 March 2010

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 March 2010

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  7. 9 March 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4621.

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 March 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1198-1200)

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 March 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 March 2010

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 March 2010

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 97). (text: CR 3/9/2010 H1198)

    Source: Floor

  12. 10 March 2010

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 97).(text: CR 3/9/2010 H1198)

    Source: Floor

  13. 10 March 2010

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1250-1251)

    Source: Floor

  14. 11 March 2010

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 26 March 2010

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  16. 26 March 2010

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2165)

    Source: Floor

  17. 26 March 2010

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2165)

    Source: Floor

  18. 26 March 2010

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2165)

    Source: Discharge

  19. 26 March 2010

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2165)

    Source: Committee

  20. 1 April 2010

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  21. 1 April 2010

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  22. 7 April 2010

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 111-155.

    Source: President

  23. 7 April 2010

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  24. 7 April 2010

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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