HR 4820
Freedom from Government Surveys Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:50 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Freedom from Government Surveys Act, aims to ensure that participation in the American Community Survey (ACS) is entirely voluntary. It modifies existing laws to prevent penalties for individuals who choose not to respond to the survey and requires the survey to clearly state that participation is voluntary. The bill seeks to protect citizens' privacy and reduce the pressure to participate in government data collection.
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