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H.R. 5815

Honest Census Communications Act

Honest Census Communications Act

This bill prohibits certain deceptive practices in relation to a census.

Specifically, the bill prohibits communicating census-related information, or producing census-related information for communication, knowing the information to be materially false and with the intent to impede or prevent another person from participating in any census.

The bill sets criminal and civil penalties for violations.

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.

Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  2. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  3. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  5. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Honest Census Communications Act — Informed