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Version 17 · Reported to House with amendment(s) · Apr 13, 1999
2000 Census Community Participation Enhancement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to provide for grants to be made to units of general local government, tribal organizations, and public and private non-profit organizations in order to improve public participation in the 2000 census. (Sec. 3) Requires: (1) grant applications to include at least a statement of objectives, and a description of the programs and activities, for which the grant is sought; and (2) grant applicants to agree to make available non-Federal contributions in an amount equal to 50 percent of the Federal funds provided under the grant. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to allocate the amounts appropriated to carry out this Act equally among regional centers or area offices of the Bureau of the Census. (Sec. 6) Allows a grant to be used only to: (1) train volunteers to assist individuals to complete and return census questionnaires; (2) educate the public about the importance of participating in the 2000 census and the confidentiality that will be accorded to information collected; (3) recruit candidates to apply for census office and field enumerator positions; (4) sponsor community events to promote the 2000 census; (5) produce community-tailored promotional materials; or (6) rent space to provide any such training. Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Rep. Miller, Dan [R-FL-13] · R–FL
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 106-89.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 106-89.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1462-1463, H1467)
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Census.
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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