Rep. Norton Introduces Bill to Ban Citizenship Questions from Decennial Census
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This is a highly partisan issue that usually splits along party lines. It is unlikely to move forward without significant support from the majority party in both chambers.
Naturalized citizens living in mixed-status households may feel more at ease completing the census when it does not ask about the citizenship or immigration status of everyone in the home. While naturalized citizens themselves have legal status, they often live with family members who may not, and the presence of such questions can discourage entire households from responding.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E254)
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026
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