HR 8062
Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:46 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026, aims to ensure a more accurate count of the U.S. population by prohibiting the Census Bureau from asking questions about citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in the decennial census. It specifically restricts these questions in the main census questionnaire but allows them to be used in the American Community Survey. The goal is to encourage broader participation and avoid deterring responses from individuals who may be hesitant to self-identify due to immigration concerns. This legislation seeks to improve the completeness and reliability of census data.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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