To amend section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, to require solicitations sent in the mail to be clearly identified as solicitations, and for other purposes.
This bill proposes an amendment to section 3001 of title 39, United States Code , to enhance transparency for mail recipients regarding solicitations. Its primary purpose is to mandate that all mail matter constituting a solicitation for goods or services must be clearly and conspicuously identified. The legislation requires such mail to bear a notice, like " This is a solicitation ," on its face. This notice must be in conspicuous and legible type, contrasting with other printing, and adhere to regulations prescribed by the Postal Service . Failure to comply will render the mail nonmailable and subject to disposal by the Postal Service, with existing exceptions still applicable.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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To amend section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, to require solicitations sent in the mail to be clearly identified as solicitations, and for other purposes.
USA119th CongressHR-1580| House
| Updated: 2/25/2025
This bill proposes an amendment to section 3001 of title 39, United States Code , to enhance transparency for mail recipients regarding solicitations. Its primary purpose is to mandate that all mail matter constituting a solicitation for goods or services must be clearly and conspicuously identified. The legislation requires such mail to bear a notice, like " This is a solicitation ," on its face. This notice must be in conspicuous and legible type, contrasting with other printing, and adhere to regulations prescribed by the Postal Service . Failure to comply will render the mail nonmailable and subject to disposal by the Postal Service, with existing exceptions still applicable.