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.

Bill would redo 2020 census to count only U.S. citizens

Q: What does it cost, and who pays?

States that fail to switch entirely to citizens-only counts within 60 days of receiving them would become ineligible for federal grant money.

In committeeH.R. 5743Latest action Oct 10, 2025

Sponsor: Beth Van Duyne · Representative · TX

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Official title: One Citizen, One Seat Act

119th Congress

Topics: Government & democracy

Introduced: October 10, 2025

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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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What does this do?

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 and House seat allocation.

Who does it affect?

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.

Why does it matter?

Switching to citizens-only counts could shift congressional representation and federal funding allocations across states, since these counts are used for , House seat apportionment, and distributing money for programs like schools, roads, and healthcare.

What does it cost, and who pays?

States must fully adopt new counts
deadline is 60 days after receipt
non-compliance blocks federal grants

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IntroducedOct 10, 2025
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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: October 10, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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