Number: RL34643
Title: Do Not Mail Initiatives and Their Potential Effects: Possible Issues for Congress
Authors: Wendy Ginsberg, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report examines the state level initiatives to create Do Not Mail 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.
Pages: 26
Date: September 24, 2008