Bill or resolution detail
HR 8326
Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act
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Official facts
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Lifecycle
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Effective Dec 5, 2025Entity 117-hr-8326
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn B. Maloney | Democratic Party | PRIMARY | |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Sep 19, 2022 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Sep 15, 2022 · Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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Sep 15, 2022 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Sep 15, 2022 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7858-7860)
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Sep 15, 2022 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 435).
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Sep 15, 2022 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sep 15, 2022 · Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8326.
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Sep 15, 2022 · Floor
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
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Sep 15, 2022 · Floor
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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Sep 15, 2022 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 435).
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Sep 14, 2022 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hice (GA) amendment No. 2.
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Sep 14, 2022 · Floor
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8326.
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Sep 14, 2022 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hice (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hice (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Sep 14, 2022 · Floor
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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Sep 14, 2022 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1339. (consideration: CR H7833-7840; text: CR H7837-7838)
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Sep 14, 2022 · Floor
Mr. Davis, Danny K. moved that the committee rise.
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Sep 14, 2022 · Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Blumenauer to act as Chairman of the Committee.
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Sep 14, 2022 · Floor
Rule H. Res. 1339 passed House.
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Sep 14, 2022 · Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 302, H.R. 2988 and H.R. 8326. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 302, H.R. 2988, and H.R. 8326. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Sep 14, 2022 · Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8326 as unfinished business.
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Sep 14, 2022 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Danny K. Davis en bloc amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Sep 14, 2022 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Danny K. Davis en bloc amendment.
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Sep 14, 2022 · Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1339 and Rule XVIII.
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Sep 13, 2022 · Floor
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1339 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 302, H.R. 2988 and H.R. 8326. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 302, H.R. 2988, and H.R. 8326. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Sep 9, 2022 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 353.
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Sep 9, 2022 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-456.
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Jul 20, 2022 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Jul 20, 2022 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.
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Jul 14, 2022 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Jul 11, 2022 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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Jul 11, 2022 · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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Official text changes
Amendments
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Copied official fact315On Agreeing To The Davis, Danny K. Amendments (A001) Agreed To By Recorded Vote: 223 211 (Roll No. 433).
Amendments en bloc comprised of amendments numbered 1 and 3, printed in Part E of House Report 117-464.
Copied official fact316On Agreeing To The Hice (GA) Amendment (A002) Failed By Recorded Vote: 210 222 (Roll No. 434).
Amendment sought to eliminate for-cause removal requirements of the Director of the Census Bureau, strike the requirement that the Deputy Director position be a career-reserved candidate and certain qualifications for the position, and add that the Deputy act as the Director in the event of a vacancy in the Director position.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
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| Oversight and Government Reform Committeehsgo00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committeessga00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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