H.R. 1580: 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.

This bill proposes amendments to existing postal regulations regarding mail solicitations. Here are the key points of the bill:

Clear Identification of Solicitations

The bill seeks to amend Section 3001 of Title 39 in the United States Code. It will require that any mail that is a solicitation for goods or services must be clearly marked. Specifically:

• If a piece of mail is a solicitation, it must have a conspicuous notice stating "This is a solicitation." Alternatively, it can use an equivalent notice that the Postal Service may specify.
• The notice must be in a prominent typography, layout, or color that contrasts with other printing on the mail to ensure that it is easily noticeable.

Nonmailable Matter

The bill states that if a solicitation does not meet these identification requirements, it will be deemed nonmailable matter. This means it should not be carried or delivered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) and should be disposed of according to the USPS's directives.

Exceptions

There are provisions in the bill indicating that certain types of mail may be exempted from these requirements, specifically referring to items described in a previous subsection of the law.

Enforcement and Regulations

The bill tasks the Postal Service with the authority to set forth regulations that would detail how these requirements will be implemented and enforced.

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