HR 825 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the furnishing of certain information in connection with the solicitation of charitable contributions by mail, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Charles H. [D-CA-31]· 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 Post Office and Civil Service.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires charitable organizations which solicit, by any means, the remittance of a contribution by mail to include with such solicitation: (1) the legal name and principal address of the organization; (2) the purpose of the solicitation and intended use of the contribution; (3) the obligation of the organization to furnish the information required by this Act; (4) the percentage of all such contributions directly applied to charitable purposes, after deducting total administrative costs, during the most recent complete fiscal year, or in some cases the fiscal year preceding such fiscal year; and (5) the period of time such organization has operated. Directs that all of the above information be transmitted, whether in writing or by radio or television, conspicuously in a non-technical, readily understandable manner. Exempts broadcast solicitations of specified brevity from these requirements. Requires that such organizations furnish, upon request, such audit reports, accounts, or other information as the Postal Service may require to establish or verify the information included in the solicitations. Requires such organizations to furnish, within 30 days to anyone who has been solici…

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