Decennial Census Improvement Act of 1991
Latest action (24 Oct 1991): Became Public Law No: 102-135.
What this bill does
The Decennial Census Improvement Act of 1991, sponsored by Representative Thomas Sawyer, aimed to improve the accuracy of the U.S. census and the collection of related demographic and housing data. The law directed the Secretary of Commerce to engage the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study.
This study was to investigate methods for achieving the most accurate population count possible. It also required an examination of ways the government could gather other demographic and housing information. The National Academy of Sciences was tasked with considering the necessity of current data types and exploring more effective or alternative methods for obtaining reliable information in a timely fashion.
This bill was introduced in 1991 and was enacted, meaning it was signed into law by the President on October 24, 1991. As an enacted law, the directive to study census improvement methods has been implemented.
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Official summary
Decennial Census Improvement Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study and report to the Secretary and the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service and the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs on: (1) means by which the Government could achieve the most accurate population count possible; and (2) ways for the Government to collect other demographic and housing data. Requires the study to consider the need for the types of data (other than the population count) collected in the last decennial census and whether there are more effective ways or alternative sources and methodologies for obtaining reliable information in a timely manner.
Timeline
24 Oct 1991
Became Public Law No: 102-135.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3280 do?
- The Decennial Census Improvement Act of 1991, sponsored by Representative Thomas Sawyer, aimed to improve the accuracy of the U.S. census and the collection of related demographic and housing data. The law directed the Secretary of Commerce to engage the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study. This study was to investigate methods for achieving the most accurate population count possible. It also required an examination of ways the government could gather other demographic and housing information. The National Academy of Sciences was tasked with considering the necessity of current data types and exploring more effective or alternative methods for obtaining reliable information in a timely fashion. This bill was introduced in 1991 and was enacted, meaning it was signed into law by the President on October 24, 1991. As an enacted law, the directive to study census improvement methods has been implemented.
- Has H.R. 3280 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 3280 has been enacted. Status last updated 24 Oct 1991.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3280?
- H.R. 3280 was sponsored by Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] (D-OH), with 31 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3280?
- Became Public Law No: 102-135. (24 Oct 1991).
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