About the bill
The 2020 Census could mark the first time the survey asks whether a respondent is in this country legally or not. But could that produce negative effects even for citizens?
What the bill does
The Census Accuracy Act would mandate the 2020 Census includes a checkbox for respondents to answer from one of four options: citizen, permanent resident, has been granted legal status, or none of the above.
The Census's goal has always been to count every person living in the United States at the time, regardless of their ...
Sponsor and status
- Introduced:
Jul 28, 2017
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Introduced on Jul 28, 2017
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 28, 2017. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
- Prognosis:
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11% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
History
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H.R. 3600 is a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
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