Census of Americans Abroad Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce: (1) by September 30, 2004, to take a test census of Americans residing abroad; (2) within nine months after such date, to submit to the President and Congress the final tabulations of such census broken down by Americans residing abroad that are and that are not affiliated with the Federal Government; (3) by June 30, 2005, submit a report containing recommendations on the inclusion of such Americans in future decennial censuses; (4) before the end of 2006, again test methodologies for counting those persons; and (5) provide for inclusion of Americans residing abroad in the decennial censuses of 2010 and thereafter.
Actions
Apr 16, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census.
Apr 3, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Apr 3, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E662)