Encouraging individuals across the United States to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count beginning April 1, 2010, and expressing support for designation of March 2010 as Census Awareness Month.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Mar 2010): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1096 is a simple House resolution encouraging participation in the 2010 Census. It does not create new law or funding; instead, it formally expresses the House's support for an accurate and complete population count beginning April 1, 2010, and endorses designating March 2010 as "Census Awareness Month." The resolution cites reasons for the census's importance, including its constitutional basis, its role in determining federal and state funding allocations and representation, and its use by planners and businesses. It also notes that census participation is confidential, brief (about 10 questions, roughly 10 minutes), and that certain groups—including low-income, minority, and rural populations—have historically been undercounted.
The resolution affects no specific individuals or entities in a legally binding way; it is a statement of encouragement directed at the general public, as well as state, local, county, and tribal governments and other organizations, urging them to promote census participation.
Introduced by Rep. Silvestre Reyes on February 23, 2010, the resolution was agreed to by the House on March 3, 2010, by a vote of 409-1 (with one member voting "present"). As a simple resolution expressing the sentiment of the House, it did not require Senate action or presidential signature, and its passage marked the end of the legislative process for this measure.
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Official summary
Expresses support for the designation of Census Awareness Month.
Encourages individuals to participate in the 2010 Census beginning April 1, 2010, and urges state, local, county, and tribal governments and other organizations to emphasize its importance.
Timeline
3 Mar 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1096 do?
- H.Res. 1096 is a simple House resolution encouraging participation in the 2010 Census. It does not create new law or funding; instead, it formally expresses the House's support for an accurate and complete population count beginning April 1, 2010, and endorses designating March 2010 as "Census Awareness Month." The resolution cites reasons for the census's importance, including its constitutional basis, its role in determining federal and state funding allocations and representation, and its use by planners and businesses. It also notes that census participation is confidential, brief (about 10 questions, roughly 10 minutes), and that certain groups—including low-income, minority, and rural populations—have historically been undercounted. The resolution affects no specific individuals or entities in a legally binding way; it is a statement of encouragement directed at the general public, as well as state, local, county, and tribal governments and other organizations, urging them to promote census participation. Introduced by Rep. Silvestre Reyes on February 23, 2010, the resolution was agreed to by the House on March 3, 2010, by a vote of 409-1 (with one member voting "present"). As a simple resolution expressing the sentiment of the House, it did not require Senate action or presidential signature, and its passage marked the end of the legislative process for this measure.
- Has H.Res. 1096 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1096. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1096?
- H.Res. 1096 was sponsored by Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] (D-TX), with 62 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1096?
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (3 Mar 2010).
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