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H.CON.RES.129: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Bureau of the Census should include in the 2000 decennial census all citizens of the United States residing abroad.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 9, 1999
- Latest Major Action June 16, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (10 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Bureau of the Census should enumerate all U.S. citizens residing overseas in the 2000 decennial census; and (2) legislation authorizing and appropriating the funds to carry out such an enumeration should be enacted.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Census.
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June 9, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Benjamin A. Gilman (R-N.Y.) |