House Bill 6215
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Honest Census Communications Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 12, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6215
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
March 12, 2020
03/12/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
03/12/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 4:18:13 AM