Do Not Mail Initiatives and Their Potential Effects: Possible Issues for Congress

Ginsberg, Wendy

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Postal service;    Mailing lists;    Advertising;    Direct mail advertising;    Consumer protection;   

RP-ID  :  RL34643
RP-ID  :  RL34643_2008Sep24

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report examines the state level initiatives to create Do Not Mail (DNM) registries, and analyzes their potential effects on the environment and the economy should they be implemented. It also notes, but does not exhaustively analyze, possible constitutional impediments to state DNM registries. In addition, the report reviews existing methods to reduce or eliminate the delivery of unsolicited advertising mail. This report concludes with federal legislative options that could affect direct mail marketing.