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- H.R.1220
H.R.1220: To amend title 13, United States Code, to make clear that no sampling or other statistical procedure may be used in determining the total population by States for purposes of the apportionment of Representatives in Congress.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 21, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 1, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits sampling or other statistical procedures from being used to determine the total population by States with respect to the decennial census for purposes of the apportionment of Representatives in the Congress among the several States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Security, International Affairs and Criminal Justice.
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| March 21, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Petri (R-Wis.) |