Freedom from Government Surveys Act

This bill would make the American Community Survey (ACS) voluntary. It says people cannot be fined for refusing to answer any ACS questions, and it requires the survey to clearly state that taking part is voluntary.

In short, if this becomes law, you could skip the ACS or any question on it without a penalty, and the form itself would tell you that you don’t have to participate.

• Who is affected: People who receive the American Community Survey.
• What changes: No fines for not responding; the ACS must say participation is voluntary.
• When: Would take effect if enacted into law (the text does not specify a date).