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Prohibiting Citizenship Questions in Decennial Census

This bill aims to ensure that future decennial censuses will not include questions about citizenship, nationality, or immigration status. This means citizens will not be required to disclose this information when completing census forms, potentially increasing privacy and encouraging broader participation.
Key points
The decennial census will not include questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status.
This change seeks to boost participation from all residents without fear of disclosing sensitive data.
The American Community Survey is exempt and may still include such questions.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7911
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-04-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7911.

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 2024-04-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The decennial census will not include questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status.
  • This change seeks to boost participation from all residents without fear of disclosing sensitive data.
  • The American Community Survey is exempt and may still include such questions.
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 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

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.

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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