Freedom from Government Surveys Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Jan 28, 2025
What it does
The Freedom from Government Surveys Act would make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary by removing penalties for non-response and requiring the Census Bureau to include a statement on the survey clarifying that participation is voluntary. The bill amends Title 13 of the United States Code to ensure that no person faces penalties for refusing or neglecting to answer questions on the American Community Survey or any successor survey. It affects individuals selected to participate in the survey by eliminating legal consequences for non-response and mandating clearer communication about the survey’s voluntary nature. The legislation applies to the American Community Survey…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.