To amend title 13, United States Code, to provide that the term of office of the Director of the Census shall be 5 years; to provide that the Director of the Census report directly to the Secretary of Commerce, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 1571

Introduced

Apr 2, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census.

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Administrative procedure Census Department of Commerce Federal officials Government Operations and Politics Law Term limits

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Summary

Amends provisions relating to the Director of the Bureau of the Census to: (1) require the Director to report directly to the Secretary of Commerce; and (2) provide that the term of office of the Director shall be five years.

Actions

Apr 16, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census.
Apr 2, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Apr 2, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E653)
Apr 2, 2003

Introduced in House

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