Decennial Census Improvement Act of 1991
Latest action (24 Oct 1991): Signed by President.
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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
Signed by President.
9 Oct 1991
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
3 Oct 1991
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
30 Sep 1991
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
25 Sep 1991
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3280 do?
- 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.
- 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. Thomas Sawyer [D-OH14, 1987-2002] (Democrat-OH), with 31 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3280?
- Signed by President. (24 Oct 1991).
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