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Census: Counting Only Citizens and Lawfully Present for Congressional Apportionment

This bill changes how the decennial census counts the population by requiring a citizenship or lawful presence question on questionnaires. It aims to prevent congressional reapportionment distortions by only counting U.S. citizens and lawfully present individuals for the purpose of allocating Representatives among the states. This could alter the political representation of states in Congress.
Key points
Starting with the 2030 census, questionnaires will include an option to indicate citizenship or lawful presence status.
Only U.S. citizens and those lawfully present will be counted for the purpose of apportioning Representatives in Congress.
This change could impact the number of congressional seats allocated to individual states.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6942
Sponsor: Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2]
Process start date: 2024-01-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Count Only Citizens Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6942.

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 2024-01-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Starting with the 2030 census, questionnaires will include an option to indicate citizenship or lawful presence status.
  • Only U.S. citizens and those lawfully present will be counted for the purpose of apportioning Representatives in Congress.
  • This change could impact the number of congressional seats allocated to individual states.
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. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

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

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