United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6250 — Census Form Integrity Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Prohibits deceptive mail relating to the census. Specifically, the bill prohibits solicitations by nongovernmental entities for information or the contribution of funds that bear the terms census; and official or other language suggesting that a response is mandatory or language implying any federal government connection, approval, or endorsement. shall not apply to matter mailed by a federal agency or mail that bears specified language on the envelope. If the Office of the Postmaster General determines that matter has been placed in the mail in violation of this bill, it shall (1) notify the Bureau of the Census and specified congressional committees, and (2) revoke any mailing permit used by the entity that mailed it for a period of up to one year.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

  2. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6250 do?
Prohibits deceptive mail relating to the census. Specifically, the bill prohibits solicitations by nongovernmental entities for information or the contribution of funds that bear the terms census; and official or other language suggesting that a response is mandatory or language implying any federal government connection, approval, or endorsement. shall not apply to matter mailed by a federal agency or mail that bears specified language on the envelope. If the Office of the Postmaster General determines that matter has been placed in the mail in violation of this bill, it shall (1) notify the Bureau of the Census and specified congressional committees, and (2) revoke any mailing permit used by the entity that mailed it for a period of up to one year.
Who sponsors HR 6250?
HR 6250 is sponsored by Carolyn Maloney (D).
What is the current status of HR 6250?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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