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A bill to require adjustments in census population figures for aliens in the United States illegally so as to prevent distortions in the reapportionment of the House of Representatives, the…

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A bill to require adjustments in census population figures for aliens in the United States illegally so as to prevent distortions in the reapportionment of the House of Representatives, the legislative apportionment and districting of the States, and the allocation of funds under Federal assistance programs.

Introduced: March 13, 1980 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 13, 1980
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 13, 1980
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Mar 13, 1980
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Requires adjustments in census population for illegal aliens so as not to count such people for purposes of reapportionment of the House of Representatives, legislative apportionment and districting of the States, and allocation of Federal funds.

What's happening now March 13, 1980

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6812: A bill to require adjustments in census population figures for aliens in the United States illegally so as to prevent distortions in the reapportionment of the House of Representatives, the legislative apportionment and districting of the States, and the allocation of funds under Federal assistance programs.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-6812/
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"H.R. 6812: A bill to require adjustments in census population figures for aliens in the United States illegally so as to prevent distortions in the reapportionment of the House of Representatives, the legislative apportionment and districting of the States, and the allocation of funds under Federal assistance programs.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-6812/.
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H.R. 6812, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-6812/.
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[H.R. 6812: A bill to require adjustments in census population figures for aliens in the United States illegally so as to prevent distortions in the reapportionment of the House of Representatives, the legislative apportionment and districting of the States, and the allocation of funds under Federal assistance programs.](https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-6812/)
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