### Question
How does the law define mass communication?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 503*, **mass communication** is defined as:

> a mass mailing described in section 3210(a)(6)(E) of title 39 or any other unsolicited communication of substantially identical content which is transmitted to 500 or more persons in a session of Congress, as provided under regulations of the House Communications Standards Commission, except that such term does not include—


(A) any communication from a Member of the House of Representatives to another Member of the House of Representatives, a Senator, or any Federal, State, or local government official

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-CONGRESSIONAL MAILING STANDARDS**

