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United States 2020 Census
Senator Neil D. Breslin
June 5, 2020
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ISSUE:
- 2020 Census
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What is the Census and Why is it Important?
• The Census is a survey, determining how many people live in the United States and where.
• It is required by law that each household participates and it determines where Federal funds are spent across the country. The more people in a specific area, the more funding is allotted for important community resources like schools, public hospitals, and emergency responders.
• The Census is also used to determine how many federal representatives each state has.
• This information is used for the next 10 years
How do you take the Census?
• To self-report go to https://my2020census.gov/ or call 844-330-2020. It only takes a few minutes.
• Self-reporting is available until October 31, 2020.
• If you have questions, reach out to my office at 518-455-2225 or breslin@nysenate.gov
Is there a citizenship question on the Census?
• No.
Is the survey private?
• Yes.
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