“Go to 2020census.gov and fill out this census form so you can get your stimulus check.”
More Info, The 2020 Census is underway, but responding to the constitutionally mandated count of everyone in the country won’t affect whether you receive a check from the federal government as part of a potential economic stimulus plan. A recent Facebook post claims otherwise., "Go to 2020census.gov and fill out this Census form so you can get your stimulus check," the March 22 post says. "That’s how they know where to send the checks. Forward this to everyone that you know. If you don’t fill it out you will not receive a check in the mail. $1000 per adult $500 per child $3K max per household.", This post was flagged as part of Facebook’s efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. (Read more about our partnership with Facebook.), That’s because it’s not true, according to the U.S. Census Bureau., By law, the Census Bureau must keep your answers confidential; the information it receives is used only to produce statistics. You can respond to the Census here., Lawmakers, meanwhile, are still working on a stimulus plan to try to shore up the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday, Senate Democrats blocked action on the package because they said it didn’t have enough protections for workers and needed stricter restrictions on businesses that would be bailed out under the deal., We rate this Facebook post False., Facebook post, March 22, 2020, The Washington Post, Americans are very likely to get $1,000 (or more) checks. Here’s what you need to know, March 17, 2020, U.S. Census Bureau, Census responses not tied to potential stimulus packages, visited March 23, 2020, The New York Times, As state pleas mount, Trump outlines some federal action; Senate Democrats block stimulus package, March 22, 2020, The Principles of the Truth-O-Meter, In a world of wild talk and fake news, help us stand up for the facts., Sign me up, District of Columbia\n\n\n\n1100 Connecticut Ave. NW\nSuite 1300B\n\nWashington, DC\n20036, Florida\n\n\n801 3rd St. S\n\nSt. Petersburg, FL\n33701\n727-821-9494
PolitiFact | No, your Census response won’t affect whether you get a federal stimulus check