H.R. 1078
To make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor
Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HR
- Bill Number
- 1,078
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Mar 12, 2013
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Is Law
- No
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Source: House floor actions
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Requires the Secretary of Commerce, in conducting any survey relating to the Census, to include in instructions for completing any such survey that participation in the survey is optional, except that survey respondents must provide their names, contract information, the date of response, and the number of people living or staying at the same addresses where the respondents reside. Prohibits any person participating in a survey from being fined or otherwise compelled to answer questions in connection with the survey (except for the basic questions permitted by this Act).
Oversight and Accountability Committee
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2013