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Census Improvement: Enhanced Accuracy and Congressional Oversight

This act aims to improve the accuracy and reliability of the decennial census, which is vital for congressional representation and federal funding distribution. It introduces new rules for testing census questions and methodologies, ensuring changes are not implemented without proper preparation and congressional approval. This provides citizens with greater confidence that the data used for important decisions is sound.
Key points
Requires major operational changes to the census to be researched and tested for at least 3 years prior to the census date.
Prohibits new questions from being added to the census without prior submission to Congress.
Mandates regular reports to Congress on the status of preparations for the next decennial census.
Requires an independent review (by GAO) to ensure census questions are adequately tested.
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Print number: 117_S_1701
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-05-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Census IDEA Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1701.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires major operational changes to the census to be researched and tested for at least 3 years prior to the census date.
  • Prohibits new questions from being added to the census without prior submission to Congress.
  • Mandates regular reports to Congress on the status of preparations for the next decennial census.
  • Requires an independent review (by GAO) to ensure census questions are adequately tested.
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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