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Honest Census Communications Act

12/30/2022, 8:33 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3133

Honest Census Communications Act

This bill prohibits certain deceptive practices in relation to a census.

Specifically, the bill prohibits communicating census-related information, or producing census-related information for communication, knowing the information to be materially false and with the intent to impede or prevent another person from participating in any census.

The bill sets criminal and civil penalties for violations.

Current Status of Bill S 3133

Bill S 3133 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2021. Bill S 3133 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 2, 2021.  Bill S 3133's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of November 2, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3133

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3133

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Census and government statistics
- Civil actions and liability
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3133

Honest Census Communications Act
Honest Census Communications Act
A bill to amend chapter 7 of title 13, United States Code, to prohibit certain deceptive practices in relation to a census, and for other purposes.

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