H.R.5815: Honest Census Communications Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced Nov. 2, 2021
  • Latest Major Action June 15, 2022

Bill Version

Bill Summary

Honest Census Communications Act This bill prohibits certain deceptive practices in relation to a census. Specifically, the bill prohibits communicating census-related information, or producing census-related information for communication, knowing the information to be materially false and with the intent to impede or prevent another person from participating in any census. The bill sets criminal and civil penalties for violations.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
June 15, 2022
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.
June 15, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 14, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.
June 14, 2022
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.
June 14, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov. 2, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Nov. 2, 2021

Introduced in the House by Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.)

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