Freedom from Government Surveys Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jul 29, 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 Sections 221 and 193 of Title 13 of the United States Code to ensure that individuals who refuse or neglect to answer survey questions face no legal penalties. It affects the public by changing the mandatory nature of the American Community Survey to a voluntary one, while preserving the survey’s existence. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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