H.R. 5148: To amend title 39, United States Code, to clarify the instances in which the term "census" may appear on mailable matter.

111th Congress · introduced 2010-04-27 · Government Operations and Politics · Latest: Became Public Law No: 111-170.

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Where it came from: introduced 2010-04-27 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 111-170. (final step reached)
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Official title

To amend title 39, United States Code, to clarify the instances in which the term "census" may appear on mailable matter.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Requires, in order to not be disposed of by the U.S. Postal Service, any mailing soliciting the purchase of a product or service or soliciting information or the contribution of funds or membership fees that has the word "census" visible through the envelope, or outside cover or wrapper, to include: (1) the accurate name and return address of the entity sending the mailing; and (2) a notice that the mailing is not affiliated with the federal government.

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Official text

To amend title 39, United States Code, to clarify the instances in which the term "census" may appear on mailable matter.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)

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Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] · 3 cosponsors

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Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] reported raising $2.2 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Sources

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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-111hr5148.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/111/hr>

Record fed-us-cong111-hr5148 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111