What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 2905.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-26.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr2905/BILLS-118hr2905ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 2905

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Changing how incarcerated individuals are counted in census and redistricting.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Incarcerated individuals will be counted at their last home address, not the prison, starting with the 2030 census. This change affects how congressional districts are drawn, potentially shifting political power among communities. The aim is to ensure political representation reflects actual residential populations, not prison locations.

This bill changes how incarcerated individuals are counted in the decennial census. Instead of being counted at the prison's location, they will be attributed to their last usual place of residence before incarceration. This impacts how congressional districts are drawn, potentially altering political representation for various communities.

Key points

Incarcerated individuals will be counted at their last home address, not the prison, starting with the 2030 census.

This change affects how congressional districts are drawn, potentially shifting political power among communities.

The aim is to ensure political representation reflects actual residential populations, not prison locations.

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Additional Information

End Prison Gerrymandering Act

Print number: HR 2905

Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]

Process start date: 2023-04-26

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Changing how incarcerated individuals are counted in census and redistricting.

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