A bill to make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions, and for other purposes.

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. 10 May 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 May 2012

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 10 May 2012 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE] · R · Cosponsor
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