Census Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Census Act - Establishes procedures for taking the decennial census of population. Authorizes the officers or public bodies having initial responsibility for the legislative apportionment or districting in each State to submit a plan to the Secretary of Commerce identifying the geographic areas for which specific tabulations of populations are desired. Requires that such plans be developed in accordance with criteria established by the Secretary which will insure that such plan will be developed in a nonpartisan manner. Stipulates that the decennial census shall consist of: (1) an enumeration of the population; (2) sample surveys of the characteristics of population and housing; and (3) supplemental surveys as the Secretary considers necessary or when the State requests such a survey under specified circumstances. Sets forth restrictions regarding the collection of such data. Allows employees conducting the enumeration of population access to the records of the Federal Government, and of State and local governments which are necessary to insure that all individuals and households are counted. Stipulates that the survey of housing and population characteristics be conducted only thr…