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Make It Count Act: Citizenship Questions and New Rules for Congressional Seats

This bill adds a citizenship question to the census and changes how Representatives are apportioned, counting U.S. citizens instead of all persons. It also prohibits states from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census.
Key points
Mandatory citizenship status option in the 2030 Census and thereafter.
Apportionment of Representatives will be based on the number of U.S. citizens, excluding noncitizens.
States are prohibited from redistricting more than once after an apportionment, unless required by a court.
The Secretary must publicly release the number of persons per State disaggregated by citizenship and alien status categories.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7167
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
Process start date: 2026-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Make It Count Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7167.

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 2026-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory citizenship status option in the 2030 Census and thereafter.
  • Apportionment of Representatives will be based on the number of U.S. citizens, excluding noncitizens.
  • States are prohibited from redistricting more than once after an apportionment, unless required by a court.
  • The Secretary must publicly release the number of persons per State disaggregated by citizenship and alien status categories.
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. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7].

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 2026-02-11.

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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