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H.R. 5743119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Oct 10, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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States would lose federal grant money if they don't switch entirely to citizens-only census counts.
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The bill requires the Census Bureau to redo 2020 census population counts excluding non-citizens, and gives each state this revised number within 60 days of enactment. States would then have to use these citizens-only numbers for all purposes that previously relied on regular census data, including redistricting and House seat allocation.
All 50 states are affected, with states that have large non-citizen populations likely seeing bigger changes. State and local governments, federal grant recipients, and residents of areas with significant non-citizen populations would feel the impact.
Switching to citizens-only counts could shift congressional representation and federal funding allocations across states, since these counts are used for redistricting, House seat apportionment, and distributing money for programs like schools, roads, and healthcare.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.