H.R. 8062 119th Congress House

Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026

Official title: To amend title 13, United States Code, to prohibit the use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in any decennial census, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 24, 2026 Introduced by: Eleanor Holmes Norton Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Mar 24, 2026

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E254)

Mar 24, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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