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To amend title 13, United States Code, to provide that the term of office of the Director of the Census shall be 5 years, to require that such Director report directly to the Secretary of Commerce, and for other purposes.

To amend title 13, United States Code, to provide that the term of office of the Director of the Census shall be 5 years, to require that such Director report directly to the Secretary of Commerce, and for other purposes.

Introduced Oct 2, 2000

Latest action (Oct 12, 2000) Referred to the Subcommittee on the Census.

Referred to
Oversight and Government Reform Committee Census Subcommittee
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Legislative subjects (6)
Administrative procedureCensusDepartment of CommerceFederal officialsLawTerm limits

Summary

The bill amends the Census law to establish that the Director of the Census shall serve a fixed 5-year term, beginning January 1, 2002 and every fifth year thereafter. It requires the Director to report directly to the Secretary of Commerce. If a vacancy occurs before the end of a term, the appointed replacement serves for the remainder of that term. The Director may continue serving for up to 180 days after the term ends if no successor has been appointed.

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Sponsor (1)
3 cosponsors

Actions (3)
  1. Oct 12, 2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Census. · house
  2. Oct 2, 2000 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. · house
  3. Oct 2, 2000 Introduced in House

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 2, 2000

Mrs. Maloney of New York (for herself, Mr. Rangel, Mr. Gonzalez, and Mr. Faleomavaega) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

A BILL

To amend title 13, United States Code, to provide that the term of office of the Director of the Census shall be 5 years, to require that such Director report directly to the Secretary of Commerce, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. DIRECTOR OF THE CENSUS.

(a) In General.—Section 21 of title 13, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “Sec. 21. Director of the Census; duties; reporting

“(a) The Bureau shall be headed by a Director of the Census, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Director shall perform such duties as may be imposed upon him by law, regulations, or orders of the Secretary, and shall report directly to the Secretary.

“(b) The term of office of the Director shall be 5 years, and shall begin on January 1, 2002, and every fifth year thereafter. Any individual appointed to fill a vacancy in such position occurring before the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of that term. The Director may serve after the end of his term until reappointed or until the appointment of a successor, but not for a period of more than 180 days.”.

(b) Clerical Amendment.—The table of sections for chapter 1 of title 13, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 21 and inserting the following:

“21. Director of the Census; duties; reporting.”.

SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.

(a) Effective Date.—This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2002.

(b) Transition Provisions.—If, upon the effective date of this Act, the position of Director of the Census would become vacant, the individual serving in that position immediately before such effective date may continue to serve as Director until either such individual or a successor is appointed in accordance with the amendment made by section 1(a), but not for a period of more than 180 days. <all>

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