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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prevent congressional reapportionment distortions by requiring that, in the questionnaires used in the taking of any decennial census of population, a checkbox or other similar option be included for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the United States.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Count Only Citizens Act," requires the inclusion of a checkbox or similar option in the questionnaires used for the decennial census of population, allowing respondents to indicate their citizenship status or lawful presence in the United States. The bill also amends Section 141 of Title 13, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to make necessary adjustments to the total population figures, ensuring that non-citizens and those not lawfully present in the United States are not counted for the purposes of apportioning Representatives in Congress among the several states.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (18)
Matt Rosendale (R)*,
Andy Biggs (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Eric Burlison (R),
Mike Collins (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Rick Crawford (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Bob Good (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (on 01/10/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6942/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6942/BILLS-118hr6942ih.pdf |
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