S. 1688 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Fairness in Representation Act
S. 1688 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Sep 17, 2009, sponsored by Robert Bennett with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 17, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Fairness in Representation Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in conducting the 2010 decennial census and every decennial census thereafter, to include in any questionnaire used for the purpose of determining the total population by states, a checkbox or similar option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert Bennett (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 17, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. (Oct 19, 2009)
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