Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 3, 2020Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 6446
To allow the President to temporarily suspend activities relating to the 2020 decennial census of population, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 3, 2020)
This bill authorizes the President to temporarily suspend activities relating to the 2020 decennial census of population.
Specifically, the President may suspend census activities, including in-person interviews and reporting deadlines, until the earlier of the date on which
- the President determines that the threat of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) has subsided such that a suspension is no longer necessary; or
- the national emergency declared on March 13, 2020, relating to COVID-19 is terminated.
What just happenedApr 3, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3](R-LA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseApr 3, 2020
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House