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- H.R.3131
H.R.3131: To make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced July 8, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 23, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (1 Democrat, 35 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits making any criminal penalty apply for refusing or willfully neglecting to answer questions (except with respect to the respondent's name and contact information, the date of the response, and the number of people living or staying at the address) in connection with the American Community Survey conducted by the Secretary of Commerce.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
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| July 8, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Poe (R-Texas) |