Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026

H.R. 8062 would amend federal law to prevent the U.S. Census Bureau from including questions about citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in the decennial census—the official population count conducted every 10 years. If enacted, the census would be limited to collecting demographic information without inquiring into respondents' citizenship or immigration-related status.

The practical effect of this bill, if passed, would be to remove citizenship and immigration questions from the 2030 census and all subsequent decennial censuses. Supporters of such measures argue this could increase participation from immigrant communities who may be hesitant to respond to government surveys. The bill is currently in the committee review stage and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.