HR 6215
116th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Census and government statistics
Civil actions and liability
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication
Honest Census Communications Act
Introduced: March 12, 2020
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 12, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Mar 12, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Honest Census Communications Act
This bill prohibits certain deceptive practices in relation to a census.
Specifically, the bill prohibits communicating information known to be materially false and with the intent to impede or prevent another person from participating in any census.
Such information is any information regarding (1) the time, place, or manner of holding any such census; or (2) the qualifications for, or restrictions on, participation in any such census.
The bill sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Committees of jurisdiction
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