A bill to make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions, and for other purposes.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 12, 2013)
Requires the Secretary of Commerce, in conducting any survey relating to the Census, to include in instructions for completing any such survey that participation in the survey is optional, except that survey respondents must provide their names, contract information, the date of response, and the number of people living or staying at the same addresses where the respondents reside. Prohibits any person participating in a survey from being fined or otherwise compelled to answer questions in connection with the survey (except for the basic questions permitted by this Act).
What just happenedMar 12, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 12, 2013
- Mar 12, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Mar 12, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate