H.R. 4621 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act
H.R. 4621 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Feb 9, 2010, sponsored by Carolyn B. Maloney with 20 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 9, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 111-155
What it does
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 e…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2010
- Passed the HouseMar 10, 2010
- Passed the SenateMar 26, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentApr 1, 2010
- Became lawApr 7, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-155. (Apr 7, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 10, 2010 · Passed416–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings ActHouse · Mar 10, 2010
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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