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Equal Statistical Data Collection for U.S. Territories

This act aims to ensure that statistical data concerning U.S. Territories (like Puerto Rico or Guam) are collected and published in the same manner as for the other states. This will provide residents of these territories with access to more complete and comparable information, which can aid in better public service planning and economic development.
Key points
The U.S. government will assess which statistical programs do not include Territories and why.
A plan will be developed to collect data for Territories in the same way as for states, including cost estimates.
Within four years, data collection for Territories is to be fully integrated into federal programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8593
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Process start date: 2022-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Territories Statistics Collection Equity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8593.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government will assess which statistical programs do not include Territories and why.
  • A plan will be developed to collect data for Territories in the same way as for states, including cost estimates.
  • Within four years, data collection for Territories is to be fully integrated into federal programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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