HB2053

Establishing the Pennsylvania Census Commission; and imposing duties on the Joint State Government Commission.

Introduced·11/19/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2053 establishes the Pennsylvania Census Commission within the Joint State Government Commission to oversee and promote census.

Pennsylvania HB2053 creates the Pennsylvania Census Commission within the Joint State Government Commission. The commission includes the Governor, various state secretaries, and other members appointed by the Governor. Its duties include advising on census activities, identifying barriers, promoting censuses, responding to questions, and developing partnerships to increase participation. The commission must submit preliminary, final, and implementation plans for future Federal decennial censuses, along with an annual report and reports on previous census activities and results.

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Current
State Government Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Nov 19, 2025

House

Referred to State Government