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Making American Community Survey Participation Voluntary, Eliminating Penalties.

This bill removes the legal requirement for citizens to participate in the American Community Survey (ACS), which collects detailed demographic and economic data. Consequently, individuals will no longer face financial penalties or legal sanctions for refusing or neglecting to answer questions in this survey. This change grants citizens full discretion regarding their participation in the federal data collection effort.
Key points
Participation in the American Community Survey (ACS) becomes entirely voluntary for all individuals.
Elimination of financial penalties or other legal sanctions for refusing to answer ACS questions.
Citizens gain the right to choose whether or not to share their detailed personal data with the federal government through this survey.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9239
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Process start date: 2024-08-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ACS Choice Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9239.

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 2024-08-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Participation in the American Community Survey (ACS) becomes entirely voluntary for all individuals.
  • Elimination of financial penalties or other legal sanctions for refusing to answer ACS questions.
  • Citizens gain the right to choose whether or not to share their detailed personal data with the federal government through 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. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1].

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 2025-12-26.

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