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This resolution expresses support for H.R. 7109, known as the "Equal Representation Act," which requires a citizenship question on the decennial census, requires reporting on certain census statistics, and modifies the apportionment of United States Representatives, as well as electoral college votes, to be based on the population of United States citizens instead of being based on all individuals who are physically present in the United States, which includes those who are in this country illegally. The United States Constitution requires that a census be conducted every 10 years, with the results impacting the apportionment of seats in the United States House of Representatives, the determination of electoral votes allocated for a presidential election for each state, and the redrawing of state legislative and congressional districts. Census figures are currently based on actual counts of all persons living in the United States, including citizens, noncitizen legal residents, noncitizen long-term visitors, and illegal immigrants. Current estimates suggest that, under the leadership of President Biden, over 10 million people have illegally entered the United States, which continues to overwhelm U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the municipal services of border towns and continues to allow illicit drugs like fentanyl to pour over the border. The Biden administration willfully turns a blind eye to human trafficking and the safety of unaccompanied children. On January 17, 2024, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability heard testimony from immigration policy and law enforcement experts on how the unilateral decisions by the Biden administration are fueling unprecedented illegal immigration and jeopardizing border security. The more than 10 million people who are estimated to have entered the country illegally under President Biden have increased the population of illegal immigrants in the United States to more than 20 million people. The total noncitizen population in the United States, including illegal immigrants, noncitizen legal residents, and noncitizen long-term visitors, is estimated to be as high as 30 million people. The United States noncitizen population is so large that, if the country's noncitizens were all located in one state, that state would surpass Texas as the second most populated state in the country and would be apportioned the equivalent of 40 congressional districts and 42 electoral votes in presidential elections. The United States House of Representatives introduced H.R. 7109, known as the "Equal Representation Act," on January 29, 2024 and passed the bill on May 8, 2024. Although the United States Senate has not yet voted on the "Equal Representation Act," passage of the bill would ensure that congressional representation would be apportioned based on the United States citizen population and would not be diluted by the country's noncitizen population. It is imperative that the right of each American citizen to receive equal representation in government be protected from dilution and passage of the "Equal Representation Act" would provide such protection.

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Joe Pennacchio (R)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 06/24/2024)

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