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Termination of American Community Survey: No more federal data collection

This bill aims to end the American Community Survey, meaning the federal government will stop collecting detailed information about citizens' lives, such as demographic, social, and economic data. This will impact the availability of data used for local and federal planning, but also affect citizens' privacy, as they will no longer be required to participate in this survey.
Key points
Termination of the American Community Survey: The federal government will no longer conduct this survey or similar ones.
Cessation of data collection: Detailed information about citizens' lives will not be gathered, potentially affecting funding and planning decisions in communities.
Impact on privacy: Citizens will no longer be required to answer questions about their personal and financial lives as part of this survey.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7399
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Process start date: 2024-02-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ACSE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7399.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Termination of the American Community Survey: The federal government will no longer conduct this survey or similar ones.
  • Cessation of data collection: Detailed information about citizens' lives will not be gathered, potentially affecting funding and planning decisions in communities.
  • Impact on privacy: Citizens will no longer be required to answer questions about their personal and financial lives as part of this survey.
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 Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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