H.R. 1254 · 111th Congress
Restoring the Integrity of American Statistics Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Carolyn Maloney
- Introduced
- 2009-03-03
- Latest action
- 2009-05-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
Summary
Restoring the Integrity of American Statistics Act of 2009 - Reestablishes the United States Census Bureau as an independent establishment in the executive branch, effective January 1, 2012.
Requires the Bureau Director to be: (1) appointed by the President without regard to political affiliation for a five-year term; and (2) compensated at level II of the Executive Schedule.
Provides for: (1) the transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the Bureau under the Department of Commerce; (2) transition rules; and (3) appointment of an Inspector General for the Bureau.