What This Bill Does · Plain English
GovGreed Synthesis · AI extraction
Amends 39 U.S.C. 3001 to add a new subsection (p) requiring that any mail piece constituting a solicitation for goods or services bear a conspicuous, legible notice on its face reading 'This is a solicitation' (or equivalent Postal Service-prescribed language) in contrasting typography, layout, or color. Non-compliant solicitation mail becomes nonmailable and subject to disposal at USPS direction. Exempts matter already described in subsection (d).
Action Timeline
2025-02-25
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-02-25
Introduced in House
2025-02-25
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.1580 pass?
HR.1580 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 86%.
What does HR.1580 do?
Amends 39 U.S.C. 3001 to add a new subsection (p) requiring that any mail piece constituting a solicitation for goods or services bear a conspicuous, legible notice on its face reading 'This is a solicitation' (or equivalent Postal Service-prescribed language) in contrasting typography, layout, or color. Non-compliant solicitation mail becomes nonmailable and subject to disposal at USPS direction. Exempts matter already described in subsection (d).
Who sponsored HR.1580?
HR.1580 was sponsored by Mike D. Rogers (R-Alabama).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 1580 IH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1580 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2025 Mr. Rogers of Alabama introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL 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. 1. Notice of solicitation mail Section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (p) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), matter otherwise legally acceptable in the mails which constitutes a solicitation for the order by the addressee of goods or services, or both, is nonmailable matter, shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs, unless such matter bears on its face, in conspicuous and legible type in contrast by typography, layout, or color with other printing on its face, in accordance with regulations which the Postal Service shall prescribe— (A) the following notice: This is a solicitation ; or (B) in lieu thereof, a notice to the same effect in words which the Postal Service may prescribe. (2) Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to matter described in subsection (d). .
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