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Citizenship Data Collection: New Rules for Federal Agencies

This act mandates federal agencies to collect detailed data on the citizenship status of U.S. residents, including citizens, noncitizens, and undocumented individuals. This aims to inform immigration policy and may affect how the government collects information about you, including through citizenship questions on the census.
Key points
Federal agencies must provide the Department of Commerce with citizenship status data, including from immigration, passport, and social security records.
A citizenship question will be included in the 2030 decennial census and other surveys like the American Community Survey.
The Census Bureau will stop using the "differential privacy" process, changing how individual responses are protected.
The Department of Commerce will seek access to state administrative records, and non-compliant states will be reported annually to Congress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5156
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Process start date: 2025-09-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COUNT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5156.

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 2025-09-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must provide the Department of Commerce with citizenship status data, including from immigration, passport, and social security records.
  • A citizenship question will be included in the 2030 decennial census and other surveys like the American Community Survey.
  • The Census Bureau will stop using the "differential privacy" process, changing how individual responses are protected.
  • The Department of Commerce will seek access to state administrative records, and non-compliant states will be reported annually to Congress.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11].

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 2025-12-23.

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