This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that ensuring an accurate count of American Indians and Alaska Natives is vital for the 2020 decennial census of population and that an undercount of such population could result in underrepresentation and underfunding for tribal households. The resolution also expresses the sense that federal, state, and local governments and tribal nations should work together to encourage participation in the 2020 decennial census of population.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1442-1443)
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1442-1443)
Native Americans
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Recognizing the vital importance of Native American participation in the 2020 decennial census of population.
USA116th CongressHRES-872| House
| Updated: 3/3/2020
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that ensuring an accurate count of American Indians and Alaska Natives is vital for the 2020 decennial census of population and that an undercount of such population could result in underrepresentation and underfunding for tribal households. The resolution also expresses the sense that federal, state, and local governments and tribal nations should work together to encourage participation in the 2020 decennial census of population.