HR 6215 · 116th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Honest Census Communications Act

Introduced 2020-03-12· Sponsored by Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.(2020-03-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Honest Census Communications Act This bill prohibits certain deceptive practices in relation to a census. Specifically, the bill prohibits communicating information known to be materially false and with the intent to impede or prevent another person from participating in any census. Such information is any information regarding (1) the time, place, or manner of holding any such census; or (2) the qualifications for, or restrictions on, participation in any such census. The bill sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations.…

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Cosponsors (6)

6 Democrats
Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]NY
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]CA
Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]AL
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]CT
Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]NV
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]CA