Honest Census Communications Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 12, 2020)
Honest Census Communications Act
This bill prohibits certain deceptive practices in relation to a census.
Specifically, the bill prohibits communicating information known to be materially false and with the intent to impede or prevent another person from participating in any census.
Such information is any information regarding (1) the time, place, or manner of holding any such census; or (2) the qualifications for, or restrictions on, participation in any such census.
The bill sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations.
What just happenedMar 12, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 12, 2020
- Mar 12, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Mar 12, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 12, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House