To amend section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, to require solicitations sent in the mail to be clearly identified as solicitations, and for other purposes.

House Votes

This bill would make mailed sales pitches clearly say, “This is a solicitation,” in a way that’s easy to see. If a mailing that’s trying to sell you goods or services doesn’t include this clear notice, the Postal Service would treat it as nonmailable and not deliver it, following rules the agency sets. There is a narrow exception for certain types of mail already covered elsewhere in the law.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Businesses and groups that send sales or service offers by mail; USPS; everyday mail recipients.
• What changes: Mail that is a sales solicitation must clearly display “This is a solicitation,” or similar words approved by USPS; otherwise it won’t be delivered and will be handled as USPS directs.
• When: Would take effect as set by USPS regulations after the bill becomes law; the bill directs USPS to issue rules on how the notice must look.