Freedom from Government Surveys Act

Overview: HR 4820, the Freedom from Government Surveys Act, was introduced in the House on July 29, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to prohibit the federal government from requiring individuals or businesses to participate in any mandatory survey or data collection effort, with limited exceptions.

Key Provisions:
- Prohibits federal agencies from requiring participation in any mandatory survey or data collection, except for:
- Decennial censuses required by the Constitution
- Surveys required for national security or public health emergencies
- Surveys required by law for the administration of federal programs
- Allows individuals and businesses to opt-out of any other federal surveys or data collection without penalty

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would affect all individuals and businesses in the United States by giving them the right to refuse participation in most federal surveys and data collection efforts. This could impact the government's ability to gather comprehensive data for policy and planning purposes.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the House and is currently awaiting further action. If passed, the legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment.