HR 2130 · 100th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Charitable Solicitation Disclosure Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-04-22· Sponsored by Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from OMB, US Postal Service.(1987-04-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Charitable Solicitation Disclosure Act of 1987 - Requires charitable organizations which solicit a contribution by mail to include the following information with such solicitation: (1) the legal name and principal business of the charitable organization; (2) whether the organization is exempt under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (3) the purpose of the solicitation and the intended use of the contribution, specifying whether the program or activities for which the contribution will be used are in existence or planned; and (4) the obligation of the organization to furnish a financial report upon the request of the person being solicited. Declares that solicitations made through the use of audio or visual communication and which do not exceed 60 seconds in duration are not subject to such requirement. Requires solicitations made in writing to: (1) be presented in readily understandable language; (2) be located in a conspicuous place; and (3) appear in conspicuous and legible type in contrast with other printed matter on the solicitation. Required solicitations made through audio communication to be clearly audible and in language readily understandable. Requires solicitations made…

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