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Deafblind DATA Act
5/3/2025, 3:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2947
The bill titled "To require the Bureau of the Census to collect information on deafblind individuals, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 17, 2025. The bill aims to mandate the Bureau of the Census to gather data specifically on individuals who are deafblind. It likely contains provisions outlining the method and scope of this data collection, as well as any related directives or actions to improve awareness and support for this population.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2947
Bill HR 2947 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 17, 2025. Bill HR 2947 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 17, 2025. Bill HR 2947's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of April 17, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2947
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
13Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2947
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2947
To require the Bureau of the Census to collect information on deafblind individuals, and for other purposes.
To require the Bureau of the Census to collect information on deafblind individuals, and for other purposes.
Comments
Ayaan Wooten
1,067
1 year ago
I don't like this bill. It's not good for me. It affects deafblind people.
Rhys Meyer
1,087
1 year ago
I don't get why they're pushing for this. Seems like it could cause more problems than it solves. #confused
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2947
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