HR 7792 · 95th Congress · Congress

Franked Mail Act

Introduced 1977-06-14· Sponsored by Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Reported to Senate from the Committee on Governmental Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 95-1195.(1978-09-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Franked Mail Act - Extends from 28 to 60 days the period of time before an election during which a Member of Congress may not, consistent with the policy of Congress, use his or her mail franking privileges if such Member is a candidate for re-election in such election. Declares that the use of such franking privilege for mass mailing outside of a Member's or Member-elect's home district is not within the policy of Congress if such person is a candidate for any other office. Requires franked mail to be sent by the most economical means. Limits the number of pieces of franked mail sent to six times the number of addresses to which such mail may be delivered under existing law. Requires Members of, or Members- elect to, the House of Representatives to submit mail, which is intended to be sent as franked mail under provisions allowing a simplified form of address, to the House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards for an advisory opinion as to whether such proposed mailing is in compliance with such provisions. Expands the authority of the Commission to cover advisory opinions involving any non-criminal law regarding franked mail. Extends the franking privilege of the survivin…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat