H.R.237

Memorializes Congress to enact a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act directing the Department of Defense to provide accurate on-base population counts for the decennial census

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Memorializes Congress to include a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act directing the Department of Defense to provide accurate.

This resolution urges Congress to include a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act directing the Department of Defense to provide accurate on-base population counts for the decennial census. The resolution highlights that accurate counts are essential for fair apportionment of congressional seats, proper allocation of federal funding, and accurate representation of communities. It notes that historical census counts conducted by door-to-door enumeration on military installations have resulted in significant undercounts.

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Roll Call Votes

House Vote on HR 237 FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1559)

98 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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History

May 28

House

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

May 27

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

May 26

House

Read by title, returned to the calendar.