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[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 113 (Monday, July 11, 2022)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York:H.R. 8326.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Clause 2[Page H5945]
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H. Rept. 117-456

- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 302) to impose limits on excepting competitive service positions from the competitive service, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify and enhance protections for Federal Government whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8326) to amend title 13, United States Code, to improve the operations of the Bureau of the Census, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 435).
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The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8326.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7858-7860)
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Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8326 as unfinished business.
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On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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Mr. Davis, Danny K. moved that the committee rise.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hice (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hice (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hice (GA) amendment No. 2.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Danny K. Davis en bloc amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Danny K. Davis en bloc amendment.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8326.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Blumenauer to act as Chairman of the Committee.
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House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1339 and Rule XVIII.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 302, H.R. 2988 and H.R. 8326. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 302, H.R. 2988, and H.R. 8326. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1339. (consideration: CR H7833-7840; text: CR H7837-7838)
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Rule H. Res. 1339 passed House.
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1339 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 302, H.R. 2988 and H.R. 8326. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 302, H.R. 2988, and H.R. 8326. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 353.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-456.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-456.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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H.R. 8326, Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58469
As posted on the website of the House Committee on Rules onSeptember 9, 2022 (Rules Committee Print 117-64)
Government Operations and Politics
- Advisory bodies
- Budget process
- Census and government statistics
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Commerce
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Racial and ethnic relations
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Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act
This bill addresses the operations of the Bureau of the Census.
Specifically, the bill (1) permits removal of the Director of the bureau only for cause, and (2) provides statutory authority for specified advisory committees.
The bureau may not include in the census any subject, type of information, or question that was not submitted to Congress.
The bureau must submit to Congress a report biannually that (1) describes each component of the operational plan for the subsequent decennial census of population; and (2) includes a detailed statement on the status of all research, testing, and operations that are part of the bureau's comprehensive plan for the decennial census.
The bureau must submit to Congress a certification stating that any question that has not appeared on the previous two decennial censuses has been researched, studied, and tested according to established statistical policies and procedures.
The Government Accountability Office must review such certification and report to Congress on whether the questions to be included have been researched, studied, and tested according to such policies and procedures.
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Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act
This bill addresses the operations of the Bureau of the Census.
Specifically, the bill (1) permits removal of the Director of the bureau only for cause, and (2) provides statutory authority for specified advisory committees.
The bureau may not include in the census any subject, type of information, or question that was not submitted to Congress.
The bureau must submit to Congress a report biannually that (1) describes each component of the operational plan for the subsequent decennial census of population; and (2) includes a detailed statement on the status of all research, testing, and operations that are part of the bureau's comprehensive plan for the decennial census.
The bureau must submit to Congress a certification stating that any question that has not appeared on the previous two decennial censuses has been researched, studied, and tested according to established statistical policies and procedures.
The Government Accountability Office must review such certification and report to Congress on whether the questions to be included have been researched, studied, and tested according to such policies and procedures.
The bureau, by January 1, 2026, and every 10 years thereafter, must transmit to Congress a lifecycle cost estimate for the decennial census of population first occurring after the date of transmittal. Such estimate shall include
- an estimate of costs by each fiscal year;
- estimates of capital versus operating expenses;
- staffing projections for each year; and
- assumptions about response rates, wages, and other economic variables.
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Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act
This bill addresses the operations of the Bureau of the Census.
Specifically, the bill (1) requires the Deputy Director of the bureau to appoint an employee responsible for optimizing racial and ethnic equity in the decennial census of population; and (2) provides statutory authority for specified advisory committees.
The bureau may not include in the census any subject, type of information, or question that was not submitted to Congress.
The bureau must submit to Congress a report biannually that (1) describes each component of the operational plan for the subsequent decennial census of population; and (2) includes a detailed statement on the status of all research, testing, and operations that are part of the bureau's comprehensive plan for the decennial census.
The bureau must submit to Congress a certification stating that any question that has not appeared on the previous two decennial censuses has been researched, studied, and tested according to established statistical policies and procedures.
The Government Accountability Office must review such certification and report to Congress on whether the questions to be included have been researched, studied, and tested according to such policies and procedures.
The bureau, by January 1, 2026, and every 10 years thereafter, must transmit to Congress a lifecycle cost estimate for the decennial census of population first occurring after the date of transmittal.
The bureau must submit to Congress a report on local-level data and local field operations.

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To amend title 13, United States Code, to improve the operations of the Bureau of the Census, and for other purposes.
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An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part E of House Report 117-464 to eliminate for-cause removal requirements of the Director of the Census Bureau, strike the requirement that the Deputy Director position be a career-reserved candidate and certain qualifications for the position, and add that the Deputy act as the Director in the event of a vacancy in the Director position.
Amendment sought to eliminate for-cause removal requirements of the Director of the Census Bureau, strike the requirement that the Deputy Director position be a career-reserved candidate and certain qualifications for the position, and add that the Deputy act as the Director in the event of a vacancy in the Director position.
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On agreeing to the Hice (GA) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 210 - 222 (Roll no. 434).
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House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Hice (GA) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 210 - 222 (Roll no. 434).
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On agreeing to the Davis, Danny K. amendments (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 211 (Roll no. 433).
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House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Davis, Danny K. amendments (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 211 (Roll no. 433).
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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