Staff Reports
In a bold move to uphold the integrity of the U.S. Census, House Republicans on the Oversight Committee are taking swift action to introduce legislation that would mandate the inclusion of a crucial citizenship question in future census surveys. The proposed bill, known as the Equal Representation Act or H.R. 7109, seeks to amend Title 13 to require a citizenship inquiry in the decennial census, while also excluding noncitizens from the apportionment base for the 2030 census and beyond.
This principled effort by House Republicans aligns with the common-sense notion that a nation’s census should accurately capture the number of U.S. citizens residing within its borders. It’s a straightforward question: are you a citizen of the United States? Yet, activist Democrats unsuccessfully maneuvered to remove this vital question from the 2020 census survey, leading to the unacceptable inclusion of illegal immigrants in the population count for congressional representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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This issue gained further attention when the Supreme Court, responding to a case on the matter under current law, ruled against the inclusion of the citizenship question. The decision underscores the urgency for legislative action to rectify this critical oversight and ensure the sanctity of the census process.
Moreover, the problematic consequences of not addressing this issue are abundantly clear. Since President Biden assumed office in January 2021, a staggering 15 million illegal immigrants have entered the country. Without a change in the law, these individuals stand to be counted in the upcoming census, ultimately impacting the allocation of congressional representation. It begs the question: why should those who have knowingly violated our nation’s laws be rewarded with a voice in Congress?
The very foundation of our legislative body rests on the principle of fair representation for American citizens. The proposed Equal Representation Act is not only pragmatic but also imperative in safeguarding the true representation of lawful residents in the U.S. House of Representatives. As the committee strives to advance this crucial legislation, it stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment of House Republicans to upholding the rule of law and preserving the integrity of America’s electoral process.
