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Census Advisory Committee: Transparency and Standards Act

This act establishes an independent advisory committee to review the 2020 Census operations, especially considering disruptions like the pandemic. Its purpose is to ensure the accuracy and impartiality of census data, which directly impacts political representation and the allocation of federal funds for various programs.
Key points
Creation of an independent expert committee to evaluate the 2020 Census for accuracy and integrity.
The committee will assess how the pandemic and other events affected census data quality, impacting congressional representation and federal funding distribution.
Recommendations from the committee aim to improve future censuses, making them more transparent and accurate, directly affecting political representation and access to federal support programs.
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Print number: 117_S_1584
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-05-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Census FACTS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1584.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of an independent expert committee to evaluate the 2020 Census for accuracy and integrity.
  • The committee will assess how the pandemic and other events affected census data quality, impacting congressional representation and federal funding distribution.
  • Recommendations from the committee aim to improve future censuses, making them more transparent and accurate, directly affecting political representation and access to federal support programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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