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H.R. 931 (112th)

To make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions.

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Introduced

3 March 2011

Last action

21 March 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Sponsors

Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3], Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7], Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3], Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Canseco, Francisco "Quico" [R-TX-23], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3]

Subjects

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Source updated

23 March 2026

Summary

Prohibits applying any criminal penalty for refusing or willfully neglecting to answer questions (except with respect to the respondent's name and contact information, the date of the response, and the number of people living or staying at the address) in connection with the American Community Survey conducted by the Secretary of Commerce.

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Timeline

  1. 3 March 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 March 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health Care, District of Columbia, Census and the National Archives.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 March 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

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