2000 Census Language Barrier Removal Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to design and carry out a program under which: (1) the short form used in taking the 2000 decennial census shall, in addition to being printed in English, be prepared in each of 33 other specified languages; (2) a household shall be sent such an alternative version upon request; and (3) such alternative versions shall otherwise be made available to the public in such manner as will most effectively enhance response rates in the 2000 decennial census.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Census.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 4.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 21.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1462-1463, H1466-1467)
Reported by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 106-96.
Reported by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 106-96.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 53.
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