Census Accuracy Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 28, 2017)
Census Accuracy Act of 2017
This bill requires any questionnaire used in the decennial census to determine the total population by states to include: (1) a checkbox or other similar option for a respondent to indicate whether he or she is a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, is lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States, is an alien who otherwise has lawful status under the immigration laws, or is none of these; and (2) a question regarding which federal program or legal provision accorded the respondent such status.
What just happenedJul 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 28, 2017
- Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House