HR 1269 · 93th Congress · Periodicals

A bill to amend titles 39 and 18, United States Code, to prevent a seller or publisher from mailing goods, materials, or publications (or a bill therefor) to any individual pursuant to a purchase order or subscription bearing such individual's name without first confirming such individual in fact sent the order or subscription.

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.(1973-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits a seller or publisher from mailing goods, materials, or publications (or a bill therefor) to any individual pursuant to a purchase order or subscription bearing such individual's name without first confirming that such individual in fact sent the order or subscription. Prescribes a penalty of up to a $1,000 fine and/or 1 year imprisonment for violations of the provisions of this Act. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 1731)…

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