Improve the accuracy of the census by ensuring that all people living in the United States are counted regardless of their background.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026?
H.R. 8062 remains in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as of June 23, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees do not take action on them. This bill has seen no activity since March 23, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026 (H.R. 8062 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7911 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7911 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Eleanor Norton (D-DC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.