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Deafblind DATA Act

USA119th CongressHR-2947| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2025
April McClain Delaney

April McClain Delaney

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (25)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Deafblind DATA Act, aims to improve the understanding and support for individuals who are deafblind in the United States. Congress finds that current estimates of the deafblind population vary widely, making it difficult to effectively address their unique needs, which include challenges with communication, access to information, and social well-being. The Bureau of the Census currently collects data on hearing and vision impairments separately but does not cross-reference this information to identify individuals with both conditions. To address this, the Act requires the Director of the Bureau of the Census to submit a report to Congress within 180 days on the feasibility of publishing a specific table and expanding data collection on deafblind individuals. Beginning in 2026, the Bureau must annually publish a public table summarizing respondents to the American Community Survey who identify as both deaf and blind. This table will include demographic details such as sex, race, and age , along with economic characteristics like employment status, educational attainment, earnings, and poverty status, all sorted by state. The Director must ensure that no personally identifiable information is published.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8859
Deafblind DATA Act
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8859
    Deafblind DATA Act


  • April 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Deafblind DATA Act

USA119th CongressHR-2947| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2025
This bill, known as the Deafblind DATA Act, aims to improve the understanding and support for individuals who are deafblind in the United States. Congress finds that current estimates of the deafblind population vary widely, making it difficult to effectively address their unique needs, which include challenges with communication, access to information, and social well-being. The Bureau of the Census currently collects data on hearing and vision impairments separately but does not cross-reference this information to identify individuals with both conditions. To address this, the Act requires the Director of the Bureau of the Census to submit a report to Congress within 180 days on the feasibility of publishing a specific table and expanding data collection on deafblind individuals. Beginning in 2026, the Bureau must annually publish a public table summarizing respondents to the American Community Survey who identify as both deaf and blind. This table will include demographic details such as sex, race, and age , along with economic characteristics like employment status, educational attainment, earnings, and poverty status, all sorted by state. The Director must ensure that no personally identifiable information is published.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8859
Deafblind DATA Act
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8859
    Deafblind DATA Act


  • April 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
April McClain Delaney

April McClain Delaney

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (25)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted