House Bill 7109 - Equal Representation Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-01-29

Recent Activity

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 386.

Alternative Names

Equal Representation Act

Equal Representation Act

Equal Representation Act

Equal Representation Act

To require a citizenship question on the decennial census, to require reporting on certain census statistics, and to modify apportionment of Representatives to be based on United States citizens instead of all individuals

To require a citizenship question on the decennial census, to require reporting on certain census statistics, and to modify apportionment of Representatives to be based on United States citizens instead of all persons.

Associated Legislation

Equal Representation Act

Equal Representation Act

No Representation Without Legal Immigration Act

Voter Population Accuracy Act

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6192) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7109) to require a citizenship question on the decennial census, to require reporting on certain census statistics, and to modify apportionment of Representatives to be based on United States citizens instead of all persons; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 109) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2925) to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact

Census and government statistics

Citizenship and naturalization

Congressional districts and representation

Government information and archives

Immigration status and procedures

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]

Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]

Rep. Timmons, William R. IV [R-SC-4]

Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]

Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]

Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]

Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2]

Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]

Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]

Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]

Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]

Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]

Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]

Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]

Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]

Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]

Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]

Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]

Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]

Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]

Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7]

Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]

Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]

Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-8]

Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-6]

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]

Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]

Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]

Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]

Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]

Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]

Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]

Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]

Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4]

Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]

Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]

Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]

Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27]

Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]

Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]

Rep. Franklin, C. Scott [R-FL-18]

Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]

Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]

Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]

Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]

Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]

Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]

Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]

Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]

Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]

Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]

Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]

Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]

Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]

Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]

Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]

Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]

Rep. Rosendale, Matthew M. [R-MT-2]

Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]

Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]

Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1]

Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]

Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]

Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]

Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]

Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]

Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2]

Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]

Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]

Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]

Committees and Subcommittees

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Variations and Revisions