Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Ranking Member on the Information Policy, Census, and National Archives Subcommittee, issued the following statement today following his vote against S. 3167, the “Census Oversight Efficiency and Management Reform Act.”

“The census is a multi-billion dollar and very important endeavor. It's important the process be independent, while also holding its leadership accountable. This bill does not achieve that balance,” said McHenry.  “With the 2010 Census results being released next week, it is premature to consider this bill now – especially when we haven’t had a single hearing on any provision in this bill.”

Click here to watch Congressman McHenry’s remarks during today’s debate on S. 3167 on the House floor.