To make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions, and for other purposes.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 12, 2015)
Requires the Department of Commerce to include in instructions for completing any survey relating to the Census a statement that answering any questions other than questions that elicit the name of the respondent, contact information, the date of the response, or the number of people living or staying at the same address where the respondent resides is optional. Provides that no person may be fined or otherwise compelled to answer questions in connection with the survey commonly known as the American Community Survey (except for the questions permitted by this Act).
What just happenedMay 12, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 12, 2015
- May 12, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - May 12, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 12, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House