Census Accuracy Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 22, 2019)
Census Accuracy Act of 2019
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 happenedFeb 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 22, 2019
- Feb 22, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Feb 22, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 22, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House