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Proposal:Census Accuracy Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Census Accuracy Act of 2019

This bill requires any questionnaire used in the decennial census to determine the total population by states to include (1) a checkbox or other similar option for a respondent to indicate whether he or she is a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, is lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States, is an alien who otherwise has lawful status under the immigration laws, or is none of these; and (2) a question regarding which federal program or legal provision accorded the respondent such status.

Bill Title

Census Accuracy Act of 2019

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-02-22: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • 2019-02-22: Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-22: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.