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H.R. 5941 (109th)

To establish certain requirements relating to the continuation of the Survey of Income and Program Participation.

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Introduced

27 July 2006

Last action

27 July 2006 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Sponsors

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32]

Subjects

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27 November 2025

Summary

Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from: (1) discontinuing the Survey of Income and Program Participation; (2) making any change in the design or content of such Survey; or (3) allowing any of the foregoing unless the discontinuation or change involved has first been approved in accordance with this Act. Provides that whenever, in the judgment of the Secretary, it becomes necessary to discontinue the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), or to make any change in its design or content, the Secretary shall prepare a written proposal. Establishes the Commission on the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP Commission) to consider and act on any proposal relating to the SIPP in accordance with this Act. Requires the SIPP Commission to consider promptly any proposal received under this Act and, after appropriate deliberation, transmit its decision of approval or disapproval to the Secretary in a timely fashion.

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Timeline

  1. 27 July 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 July 2006

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1571)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 July 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 July 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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