[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 54 (Thursday, April 3, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E662]
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             REINTRODUCTION OF AMERICANS ABROAD LEGISLATION

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 3, 2003

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today, I introduce legislation that would 
require a test census of Americans abroad in 2004. There are 
approximately 3 million to 6 million private American citizens living 
and working overseas, and many of them continue to vote and pay taxes 
in the United States. These citizens help increase exports of American 
goods, because they traditionally buy American, sell American, and 
create business opportunities for American companies and workers. Their 
role in strengthening the U.S. economy, creating jobs in the United 
States, and extending U.S. influence around the globe is vital to the 
well-being of our Nation. From a test census, we will learn methods and 
ways to count Americans abroad accurately. The legislation's goal is to 
include, if possible, all of these missed citizens in the 2010 
decennial census.

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