Issue: Do Not Mail

Despite the growth of electronic communications, the mail remains an important vehicle for commerce, advertising, and information exchange. Advertising mail is now under threat. The growing number of Do Not Mail bills introduced in different states is a cause for concern for the mailing community.

GET INVOLVED TO SAVE YOUR BUSINESS

In 2008 advertising mail contributed more than $702 billion in increased sales to the US economy and played a critical role in the success of our country’s businesses and nonprofit organizations – It all can be gone if Do Not Mail bills become law.

In 2008, 12 state legislatures had 15 Do Not Mail bills under consideration. 2009 began with two bills being introduced and a non-binding resolution being considered in one major US city.

We need your support to continue our work and commitment to this fight to keep the mail channel open.

Congressional Research Service (CRS) Report on Do Not Mail

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) on September 24, 2008, updated its report titled “Do Not Mail Initiatives and Their Potential Effects: Possible Issues for Congress.” To access the 29-page report, click here.