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Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8062| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026," proposes to amend Title 13 of the United States Code. Its primary objective is to prohibit the inclusion of any questions concerning citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in questionnaires or surveys used for the decennial census of population. This restriction would apply to inquiries about the respondent, their family members, or any individual residing in their household. However, the legislation includes a specific exemption for the American Community Survey (ACS), allowing it to continue asking such questions. The bill aims to promote broader participation in the decennial census by removing these particular inquiries from its scope.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1734
Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7805
Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7911
Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2024
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 24, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E254)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1734
    Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7805
    Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7911
    Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2024


  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • March 24, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E254)

Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8062| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
This bill, known as the "Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026," proposes to amend Title 13 of the United States Code. Its primary objective is to prohibit the inclusion of any questions concerning citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in questionnaires or surveys used for the decennial census of population. This restriction would apply to inquiries about the respondent, their family members, or any individual residing in their household. However, the legislation includes a specific exemption for the American Community Survey (ACS), allowing it to continue asking such questions. The bill aims to promote broader participation in the decennial census by removing these particular inquiries from its scope.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1734
Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7805
Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7911
Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2024
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 24, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E254)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1734
    Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7805
    Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7911
    Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2024


  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • March 24, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E254)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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