Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the release of information with respect to the 1940 decennial census is a cause for celebration, that the National Archives and Records Administration and the Bureau of the Census should be commended for maintaining custody of such information, and that the citizens of the United State should use such information to learn about their family history.
Latest action · Apr 27, 2012 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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- IntroducedApr 27, 2012
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Acknowledges the historical significance of April 2, 2012, for the release of the 1940 decennial census records.
Commends the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and the Bureau of the Census for the collection and maintenance of such records.
Encourages the people of the United States to research their family history in such records.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Apr 27, 2012.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-SC | Trey Gowdy | Original | Apr 27, 2012 |
Actions 2
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- Apr 27, 2012Introduced in House
- Apr 27, 2012Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Subjects
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Text 1
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- Apr 27, 2012Introduced in House
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