HR 6993 · 95th Congress · Population statistics

A bill to amend title 13, United States Code, to require that population census records be transferred to the National Archives within 50 years after a census, and that such records be made available after 75 years to persons conducting research for genealogical, historical, or medical purposes.

Introduced 1977-05-06· Sponsored by Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1977-05-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the Secretary of Commerce to transfer population census records to the Administrator of General Services for deposit with the National Archives within 50 years of the date of such a census. Makes such information available 50 years after the census date for purposes of medical research and 75 years after such date for genealogical or historical purposes.…

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