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Honest Census Communications Act

USA116th CongressHR-6215| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2020
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • March 12, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Census and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingFraud offenses and financial crimesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication

Honest Census Communications Act

USA116th CongressHR-6215| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2020
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.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • March 12, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Census and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingFraud offenses and financial crimesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication