Equal Representation Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/151
Last Updated: July 22, 2026

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

ID: E000246

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The bill

Equal Representation Act of 2025

HR. 151, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

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

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The money

$66,000 raised

20 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

The alignment

95% match to Project 2025

This bill's text tracks the "Department of Commerce" section, p. 711-713 of the Mandate for Leadership.

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 536.

April 20, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Equal Representation Act of 2025 (HR 151) claims to aim for "equal representation" by modifying the decennial census and apportionment of Representatives. How quaint. In reality, it's a thinly veiled attempt to disenfranchise certain groups and consolidate power.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill requires a citizenship question on the census, which is a blatant attempt to intimidate non-citizens from participating. It also changes apportionment to exclude non-citizens, effectively reducing representation for areas with high immigrant populations. Because, you know, only citizens deserve representation... or so the sponsors would have you believe.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The obvious targets are immigrants, particularly those who are not yet citizens. But let's not forget the real stakeholders: the politicians who sponsored this bill, including Mr. Edwards and his cohorts, who will stop at nothing to gerrymander their way to power. And, of course, the voters who will be duped into thinking this is about "fair representation" when it's really about maintaining a stranglehold on power.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill has all the hallmarks of a classic case of legislative myopia. By excluding non-citizens from apportionment, it will lead to underrepresentation of already marginalized communities, further entrenching existing power imbalances. The citizenship question will also likely result in an undercount of immigrant populations, which will have far-reaching consequences for funding and resource allocation. But hey, who needs accurate data when you're trying to manipulate the system?

In conclusion, HR 151 is a masterclass in cynical politics, designed to perpetuate inequality and consolidate power. The sponsors should be ashamed, but let's be real, they're not capable of feeling shame. They're too busy calculating how this will benefit their own careers. As for the voters who support this bill... well, I have a few choice words: "You get what you pay for." In this case, it's a healthy dose of xenophobia and shortsightedness. Enjoy your "equal representation."

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

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

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$66,000
18 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDI, TRIBE
2 transactions
$6,600
2
FAISON, JAY
2 transactions
$6,600
3
BAUM, ANN
1 transaction
$3,300
4
DUHAMEL, WILLIAM F
1 transaction
$3,300
5
BELL, JOHN W III
1 transaction
$3,300
6
POPE, JAMES
1 transaction
$3,300
7
SYKES, CLAY
1 transaction
$3,300
8
SYKES, LISA
1 transaction
$3,300
9
YELVERTON, MATTHEW
1 transaction
$3,300
10
APODACA, LISA
1 transaction
$3,300
11
APODACA, TOM
1 transaction
$3,300
12
CECIL, JOHN
1 transaction
$3,300
13
FAZIO, THOMAS
1 transaction
$3,300
14
GORDON, MARILYN
1 transaction
$3,300
15
HITE, CASEY
1 transaction
$3,300
16
HOLLIFIELD, JUDSON
1 transaction
$3,300
17
JOHNSON, KIRBY
1 transaction
$3,300
18
PULLIAM, RUSTY
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

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

ID: D000626

Top Contributors

10

1
CASCARILLA, CHARLES
PAXOS • CEO
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$6,600
Apr 22, 2024
2
CASCARILLA, MARISSA
NA • HOMEMAKER
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$6,600
Apr 22, 2024
3
FISHER, KENNETH
FISHER INVESTMENTS • EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
IndividualPLANO, TX
$6,600
May 22, 2024
4
FISHER, SHERRILYN
PLANO 6500 LLC • MEMBER
IndividualPLANO, TX
$6,600
May 22, 2024
5
GROW, RICHARD
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualCINCINNATI, OH
$6,600
Mar 10, 2023
6
ROBINSON, ROBERT S
SELF EMPLOYED • ENTREPRENEUR
IndividualFAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH
$6,600
May 5, 2023
7
BEAMAN, LEE
BEAMAN VENTURES • INVESTOR
IndividualNASHVILLE, TN
$6,600
Apr 13, 2023
8
PHELAN, BRENT J
PHELAN INSURANCE • INSURANCE
IndividualWEST CHESTER, OH
$6,600
Apr 19, 2023
9
RICKETTS, J. PETER
IndividualOMAHA, NE
$6,600
Jun 30, 2023
10
UIHLEIN, RICHARD
ULINE • CEO / OWNER
IndividualLAKE FOREST, IL
$5,800
Jan 26, 2023

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

ID: B001314

Top Contributors

10

1
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
OrganizationOKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
Jul 29, 2024
2
DEMETREE, JAY
DEMETREE BROTHERS INC. • PRESIDENT
IndividualJACKSONVILLE, FL
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
3
FALCONETTI, JOHN
DRUMMOND PRESS, INC. • GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS CO. CEO
IndividualJACKSONVILLE, FL
$3,300
Oct 27, 2024
4
MILLER, ALAN
COASTAL SPINE AND PAIN CENTER • PHYSICIAN
IndividualFERNANDINA BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
5
DAVIS, DOROTHY
JAGUAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. • TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO. CEO
IndividualSAINT AUGUSTINE, FL
$3,300
Nov 30, 2023
6
ELLER, J. SCOTT
THE MAYERNICK GROUP • GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
IndividualSARASOTA, FL
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
7
FAISON, JAY W.
CLEARPATH FOUNDATION • OWNER
IndividualCHARLOTTE, NC
$3,300
Oct 31, 2023
8
GARDNER, WILLIAM D. JR.
W. GARDNER, LLC • CEO
IndividualFLEMING ISLAND, FL
$3,300
Nov 30, 2023
9
MAYERNICK, FRANK
THE MAYERNICK GROUP • GOVERNMENTAL CONSULTANT
IndividualTALLAHASSEE, FL
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
10
SAPP, JUD JR.
N/A • RETIRED
IndividualORANGE PARK, FL
$3,300
Dec 11, 2023

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

ID: R000603

Top Contributors

10

1
WRIGHT, DEREK
MERIDIEN MARKETING AND LOGISTICS, INC • EXPORT
IndividualWILMINGTON, NC
$3,435
Mar 27, 2024
2
CREASY, DONALD J
CARUTHERS PROPERTIES • REAL ESTATE
IndividualCLAYTON, NC
$3,435
Jun 11, 2024
3
ESTEP, HANK
GRIFFIN ESTEP • INSURANCE
IndividualWILMINGTON, NC
$3,435
May 16, 2024
4
POWERS, DAVID M.
SELF EMPLOYED • PUBLIC AFFAIRS
IndividualRALEIGH, NC
$3,435
Sep 6, 2024
5
BERGMAN, LEAH MARIE
SOUTHERN REPAIR SERVICE INC • REAL ESTATE
IndividualCHAPEL HILL, NC
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
6
CONNORS, CATHERINE F
SOLSTICE PARTNERS LLC • REAL ESTATE
IndividualCARY, NC
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
7
DEGIACINTO, CLAY
AXONIC CAPITAL • MANAGING PARTNER
IndividualRALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
8
ELLIS, GARY
SELF-EMPLOYED • INVESTOR
IndividualMATTHEWS, NC
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
9
MILLS, FRED G JR.
MILLS CONSTRUCTION • GENERAL CONTRACTOR
IndividualWAKE FOREST, NC
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
10
ROCKEFELLER, LISENNE
WINROCK GROUP INC • PRESIDENT
IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024

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

ID: N000026

Top Contributors

10

1
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
COMLIVINGSTON, TX
$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
2
GONSOULIN, AL A
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualSUGAR LAND, TX
$6,600
Feb 26, 2024
3
FISHER, KENNETH
FISHER INVESTMENTS • EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
IndividualPLANO, TX
$6,600
May 23, 2024
4
FISHER, SHERRILYN
PLANO 6500 LLC • MEMBER
IndividualPLANO, TX
$6,600
May 23, 2024
5
MARCHELI, DANNY
CLEAR PAVE • PRESIDENT
IndividualRICHMOND, TX
$5,000
Sep 30, 2023
6
EMPARTIO, JOESPH
HERITAGE RANCH LLC • OWNER
IndividualRICHMOND, TX
$5,000
Sep 10, 2024
7
DOUDS, KENNETH
KBR BUILDERS • OWNER
IndividualSTAFFORD, TX
$5,000
Dec 3, 2024
8
GILL, EDWARD
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualHALLETTSVILLE, TX
$5,000
Dec 3, 2024
9
MARCHELI, DANIEL
CLEAR PAVE LLC • PRESIDENT
IndividualRICHMOND, TX
$5,000
Dec 3, 2024
10
DOUDS, ROBERT F JR.
SELF EMPLOYED • CONSTRUCTION
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$5,000
Dec 3, 2024

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

ID: C001129

Top Contributors

10

1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Sep 20, 2024
2
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Dec 28, 2023
3
STONE, SUZANNE
NONE • RETIRED
IndividualATHENS, GA
$6,600
Mar 28, 2023
4
SCOTT, ROBERT
RAC PROPERTIES • REAL ESTATE
IndividualBOGART, GA
$6,600
Aug 7, 2023
5
MCNEAL, WENDELL D.
KEYCORP FINANCIAL, INC • CEO
IndividualCONYERS, GA
$6,000
Jun 16, 2023
6
CROWE, JACOB F.
NONE • RETIRED
IndividualLILBURN, GA
$5,000
Mar 29, 2023
7
STRICKLAND, WILLIAM
BELLAMY STRICKLAND • DEALER PRINCIPAL
IndividualMCDONOUGH, GA
$5,000
Mar 23, 2023
8
PETRIE, MARGUERITE
NONE • RETIRED
IndividualGREENSBORO, GA
$3,435
Dec 19, 2023
9
SUMERFORD, PETER
J M TANK LINES, INC. • PRESIDENT
IndividualSHOAL CREEK, AL
$3,435
Dec 18, 2023
10
SUMERFORD, PETER
J M TANK LINES, INC. • PRESIDENT
IndividualSHOAL CREEK, AL
$3,435
Jan 18, 2024

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

ID: C001039

Top Contributors

10

1
PASS THE HAT
OrganizationATHENS, GA
$3,610
Jul 15, 2024
2
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
OrganizationHOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 14, 2024
3
S & K BARRINGTON FARMS
OrganizationMAYO, FL
$600
Mar 31, 2024
4
83 FARMS, LLC
OrganizationBELL, FL
$283
Mar 31, 2023
5
RADIANT CREDIT UNION
OrganizationGAINESVILLE, FL
$250
Jun 30, 2023
6
ADOLFSSON, MARCUS
RETIRED
IndividualGULFPORT, FL
$6,600
Jun 30, 2023
7
KEMMERER, JOHN
KEMMERER MANAGEMENT CORP • EXECUTIVE
IndividualJACKSON, WY
$6,600
Apr 18, 2023
8
KEMMERER, KAREN
NONE • RETIRED
IndividualJACKSON, WY
$6,600
May 11, 2023
9
HOROWITZ, BEN
ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ • ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ
IndividualLAS VEGAS, NV
$6,600
Apr 11, 2024
10
GASTON, BILL FAYE
BUSINESS OWNER
IndividualGAINESVILLE, FL
$5,205
Feb 29, 2024

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

ID: H001096

Top Contributors

10

1
COW CREEK BAND OF UMPQUA TRIBE OF INDIANS
OrganizationROSEBURG, OR
$5,000
Aug 6, 2024
2
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
OrganizationTACOMA, WA
$3,700
Mar 4, 2024
3
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
4
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
OrganizationTEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Nov 6, 2023
6
SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND MIWOK INDIANS
OrganizationSHINGLE SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
7
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Mar 29, 2024
8
HPUL PROJECT OPERATIONS
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Sep 6, 2024
9
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationAUBURN, WA
$3,300
Sep 6, 2024
10
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY OPERATIONS ACCOUNT
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Sep 13, 2024

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

ID: F000459

Top Contributors

10

1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Mar 28, 2023
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
3
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$2,500
Mar 28, 2023
4
BARKER FOR SHERIFF
OrganizationCLINTON, TN
$1,000
Mar 16, 2023
5
CARBON RIVERS, INC.
OrganizationKNOXVILLE, TN
$1,000
Mar 16, 2023
6
HIGGINS, KENNETH
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualMCDONALD, TN
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
7
HIGGINS, PHILIP
FIDEM ENERGY • CO CEO
IndividualCLEVELAND, TN
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
8
JOHNSTON, BENJAMIN
FIDEM ENERGY • PRESIDENT
IndividualLOOKOUT MTN, GA
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
9
JONES, JOHN BAILEY
NONE • STUDENT
IndividualCLEVELAND, TN
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
10
RICHARDS, CHRISTINE
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualBARLETT, TN
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024

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

ID: H001077

Top Contributors

10

1
HEBERT, MARC
JONES WALKER • ATTORNEY
IndividualMETAIRIE, LA
$3,500
Sep 8, 2024
2
HAMER, GREGORY J MR. SR
B&G FOOD ENTERPRISES LLC. • CORP. SECRETARY
IndividualMORGAN CITY, LA
$3,300
Nov 25, 2024
3
FREY, GERARD A.
SELF EMPLOYED • FARMERS
IndividualIOTA, LA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
4
CRAPPEL, ADAM
AE OFFICE MACHINES • PRESIDENT
IndividualPATTERSON, LA
$3,300
Mar 31, 2023
5
UIHLEIN, RICHARD
ULINE • CEO
IndividualLAKE BLUFF, IL
$3,300
Jan 26, 2023
6
BOLLINGER, DONALD
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualNEW ORLEANS, LA
$3,300
Mar 7, 2023
7
BOLLINGER, DONALD
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualNEW ORLEANS, LA
$3,300
Mar 7, 2023
8
COOLEY, WILLIAM
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualWEST PALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Mar 7, 2023
9
HAMER, GREGORY J MR. SR
BG FOOD ENTERPRISES LLC • EXECUTIVE
IndividualMORGAN CITY, LA
$3,300
Mar 12, 2024
10
DAVIS, JORDAN
WESTERN CONSTRUCTION ROOFING • SALES PROJECT MANAGER
IndividualHARRISON, ID
$3,300
Jan 9, 2024

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

ID: B001295

Top Contributors

10

1
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Feb 21, 2024
2
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Aug 14, 2024
3
MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationMIAMI, OK
$2,000
Aug 14, 2024
4
CAMPBELL FARMS
OrganizationCARMI, IL
$1,500
Sep 19, 2023
5
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
OrganizationOKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
Jun 25, 2024
6
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
OrganizationOKMULGEE, OK
$500
Jun 25, 2024
7
WAITE, TOMB & EBERLY LLP
OrganizationTROY, OH
$500
Apr 1, 2024
8
EMMET, RICHARD
NONE • RETIRED
IndividualLARCHMONT, NY
$6,600
Nov 21, 2023
9
GILLIAM, RICHARD
CUMBERLAND DEVELOPMENT • MANAGER
IndividualCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
$6,600
Nov 21, 2023
10
SCHWAB, CHARLES
CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION • CHAIRMAN
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$6,600
Dec 19, 2023

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Project 2025 Policy Matches

This bill shows semantic similarity to the following sections of the Project 2025 policy document.AI-enhanced analysis provides detailed alignment ratings.

Department of Commerce

Very Strong
Vector: 65%
Pages: 711-713AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"HR 151 directly implements the Project 2025 policy objective of adding a citizenship question to the decennial census and using citizenship status as the basis for apportionment, which is explicitly endorsed in the Project 2025 document as a necessary action for a conservative administration."

Key themes:citizenship questiondecennial censusapportionment based on citizenshipCensus Bureau authorityconservative census policy

— 679 — Department of Commerce need to be addressed at every stage of the transition and policy implementation process and will require that both committed political appointees and like-minded career employees are in immediately put in place to execute a conservative agenda. These will need to be placed both in the Census Bureau and in key department-level managerial positions, such as those in the CFO/ASA’s office. Day-to-Day Management l Command and control. Strong political leadership is needed to increase efficiency and align the Census Bureau’s mission with conservative principles. Personnel is key to ensuring that a new Administration can guide preparations for the 2030 census and oversee the continued operation of the Bureau’s many surveys. To move bureaucracy on key priorities, appointed staff should be in place at the Bureau as early as feasible after a new President takes office. This will require the Office of Personnel Management to allocate additional political appointee positions to the Census Bureau. l Financial management, information technology, and human resources. The new Administration must immediately conduct a review to identify ways to better control costs and reverse recent failures of investments intended to upgrade the financial management, information technology, and human resources systems of the Census Bureau. l Leveraging technology. The Census Bureau should focus on continuing to incorporate technology into its day-to-day operations, as well as the execution of its surveys, to reduce costs and provide more accurate and timely data to the American public. l Prioritizing cybersecurity and protection of confidential information. Because much of the data collected by the Census Bureau include personal and confidential information, a focus on protecting data and implementing proper data protocols is necessary to ensure compliance with the legal requirements of Title 13. Decennial Census l Fully vet existing planning and budgeting from Day One. Planning and budgets for the 2030 decennial census will be finalized in fall 2025, including many decisions on how to use, develop, and administer the count. An incoming Administration should immediately audit the lifecycle cost estimate (LCCE) for the 2030 census and conduct a new LCCE if necessary. This will ensure that budget requests are accurate and up-to-date and — 680 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise allow the new Administration to understand the decennial process in greater detail. l Remove duplicative functions to increase efficiency. As part of the above review, ensure the decennial operational plan eliminates current duplication among ongoing census operations (annual surveys, etc.) and decennial operations in information technology, human resources, etc. This overlap has been estimated to waste billions of dollars in the years leading up to each decennial census. l Review the partnership program. This program, designed to promote responsiveness to the census by employing trusted voices in various communities, deserves careful scrutiny. A new Administration should work to actively engage with conservative groups and voices to promote response to the decennial census. Promoting response to the decennial census will ensure that the most accurate counts are conducted, leading to a more accurate apportionment of congressional representation and allocation of federal funds. In 2020, lack of conservative participation was one factor in an undercount in some areas of the country, affecting representation of certain states. l Add a citizenship question. Despite finding that the Trump Administration’s addition of the citizenship question to the 2020 decennial census violated the Administrative Procedures Act, the Supreme Court held that the Secretary of Commerce does have broad authority to add a citizenship question to the decennial census. Any successful conservative Administration must include a citizenship question in the census. Asking a citizenship question is considered best practice even by the United Nations. By law, the Census Bureau must deliver the decennial census subjects/ topics to Congress three years before Census Day (in this case, by April 1, 2027). Questions must be presented to Congress two years before Census Day (April 1, 2028). l Review forthcoming changes to race and ethnicity questions. The current Administration has announced its intent to change data collection methods regarding race and ethnicity by combining the two questions on the decennial questionnaire and increasing the number of available options. A new conservative Administration should take control of this process and thoroughly review any changes. There are concerns among conservatives that the data under Biden Administration proposals could be skewed to bolster progressive political agendas. Government data should be

Department of Homeland Security

Strong
Vector: 62%
Pages: 201-204AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"HR 151’s push to count only U.S. citizens for congressional apportionment directly supports a DHS‑centric immigration enforcement agenda aimed at reducing the political influence of non‑citizens, a core theme in Project 2025’s Department of Homeland Security section."

Key themes:citizenship questionimmigration enforcementcongressional apportionmentnon-citizen exclusionDHS priorities

— 168 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise ENDNOTES 1. H.R. 5005, Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law No. 107-296, 107th Congress, November 25, 2002, § 101(b)(1), https://www.congress.gov/107/plaws/publ296/PLAW-107publ296.pdf (accessed March 14, 2023). 2. See, for example, “Elon Musk Slams CISA Censorship Network as ‘Propaganda Platform,’” Kanekoa News, December 28, 2022, https://kanekoa.substack.com/p/elon-musk-slams-cisa-censorship-network (accessed March 14, 2023). 3. H.R. 2680, An Act to Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for Other Purposes, Public Law No. 89-236, 89th Congress, October 3, 1965, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-79/pdf/STATUTE-79- Pg911.pdf (accessed March 14, 2023). 4. Added to the Immigration and Nationality Act by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. See H.R. 3610, Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, Public Law No. 104-208, 104th Congress, September 30, 1996, Division C, https://www.congress.gov/104/plaws/publ208/ PLAW-104publ208.pdf (accessed March 14, 2023). 5. 8 U.S. Code, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8 (accessed March 14, 2023). 6. 18 U.S. Code, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18 (accessed March 14, 2023). 7. 5 U.S. Code §§ 551–559, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/part-I/chapter-5/subchapter-II (accessed March 14, 2023). 8. Table, “United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Budget Comparison and Adjustments Appropriation and PPA Summary,” in U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Budget Overview, Fiscal Year 2023 Congressional Justification, p. CIS-4, https://www.uscis.gov/ sites/default/files/document/reports/U.S._Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services%E2%80%99_Budget_ Overview_Document_for%20Fiscal_Year_2023.pdf#:~:text=The%20FY%202023%20Budget%20includes%20 %24913.6M%2C%204%2C001%20positions%3B,of%20%24444.1M%20above%20the%20FY%202022%20 President%E2%80%99s%20Budget (accessed March 14, 2023), and Table, “United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Comparison of Budget Authority and Request,” in ibid., p. CIS-5. 9. H.R. 7311, William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, Public Law No. 110-457, 110th Congress, December 23, 2008, § 235, https://www.congress.gov/110/plaws/publ457/PLAW- 110publ457.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 10. Matter of A-B-, Respondent, 27 I&N Dec. 316 (A.G. 2018), https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/1070866/ download (accessed January 18, 2023). 11. Arizona v. United States, 567 U.S. 387 (2012), https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/567/387/ (accessed January 18, 2023). 12. Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act [Public Law 93–288; Approved May 22, 1974] [As Amended Through P.L. 117–328, Enacted December 29, 2022], https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/ COMPS-2977/pdf/COMPS-2977.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 13. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Budget Overview, Fiscal Year 2023 Congressional Justification, p. FEMA-24, https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Federal%20Emergency%20 Management%20Agency_Remediated.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 14. Report, United States Secret Service: An Agency in Crisis, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives, 114th Congress, December 9, 2015, https://republicans-oversight.house.gov/ wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Oversight-USSS-Report.pdf (accessed January 18, 2023). 15. 5 U.S. Code § 7103, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/7103 (accessed March 15, 2023). 16. S. 3418, Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law No. 93-579, 93rd Congress, December 31, 1974, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-88/pdf/STATUTE-88-Pg1896.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 17. H.R. 1428, Judicial Redress Act of 2015, Public Law No. 114-126, 114th Congress, February 24, 2016, https://www. congress.gov/114/plaws/publ126/PLAW-114publ126.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 18. H.R. 1158, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, Public Law No. 116-93, 116th Congress, December 20, 2019, https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1158 (accessed January 18, 2023).

Department of Homeland Security

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Vector: 62%
Pages: 201-204AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"HR 151’s focus on using citizenship status to determine congressional representation directly engages immigration policy concerns that fall under the Department of Homeland Security’s mandate, showing significant overlap in objectives regarding the treatment of non-citizens in governmental functions."

Key themes:immigrationcitizenshipcensusapportionmentnon-citizen exclusion

— 168 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise ENDNOTES 1. H.R. 5005, Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law No. 107-296, 107th Congress, November 25, 2002, § 101(b)(1), https://www.congress.gov/107/plaws/publ296/PLAW-107publ296.pdf (accessed March 14, 2023). 2. See, for example, “Elon Musk Slams CISA Censorship Network as ‘Propaganda Platform,’” Kanekoa News, December 28, 2022, https://kanekoa.substack.com/p/elon-musk-slams-cisa-censorship-network (accessed March 14, 2023). 3. H.R. 2680, An Act to Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for Other Purposes, Public Law No. 89-236, 89th Congress, October 3, 1965, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-79/pdf/STATUTE-79- Pg911.pdf (accessed March 14, 2023). 4. Added to the Immigration and Nationality Act by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. See H.R. 3610, Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, Public Law No. 104-208, 104th Congress, September 30, 1996, Division C, https://www.congress.gov/104/plaws/publ208/ PLAW-104publ208.pdf (accessed March 14, 2023). 5. 8 U.S. Code, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8 (accessed March 14, 2023). 6. 18 U.S. Code, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18 (accessed March 14, 2023). 7. 5 U.S. Code §§ 551–559, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/part-I/chapter-5/subchapter-II (accessed March 14, 2023). 8. Table, “United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Budget Comparison and Adjustments Appropriation and PPA Summary,” in U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Budget Overview, Fiscal Year 2023 Congressional Justification, p. CIS-4, https://www.uscis.gov/ sites/default/files/document/reports/U.S._Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services%E2%80%99_Budget_ Overview_Document_for%20Fiscal_Year_2023.pdf#:~:text=The%20FY%202023%20Budget%20includes%20 %24913.6M%2C%204%2C001%20positions%3B,of%20%24444.1M%20above%20the%20FY%202022%20 President%E2%80%99s%20Budget (accessed March 14, 2023), and Table, “United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Comparison of Budget Authority and Request,” in ibid., p. CIS-5. 9. H.R. 7311, William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, Public Law No. 110-457, 110th Congress, December 23, 2008, § 235, https://www.congress.gov/110/plaws/publ457/PLAW- 110publ457.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 10. Matter of A-B-, Respondent, 27 I&N Dec. 316 (A.G. 2018), https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/1070866/ download (accessed January 18, 2023). 11. Arizona v. United States, 567 U.S. 387 (2012), https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/567/387/ (accessed January 18, 2023). 12. Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act [Public Law 93–288; Approved May 22, 1974] [As Amended Through P.L. 117–328, Enacted December 29, 2022], https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/ COMPS-2977/pdf/COMPS-2977.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 13. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Budget Overview, Fiscal Year 2023 Congressional Justification, p. FEMA-24, https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Federal%20Emergency%20 Management%20Agency_Remediated.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 14. Report, United States Secret Service: An Agency in Crisis, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives, 114th Congress, December 9, 2015, https://republicans-oversight.house.gov/ wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Oversight-USSS-Report.pdf (accessed January 18, 2023). 15. 5 U.S. Code § 7103, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/7103 (accessed March 15, 2023). 16. S. 3418, Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law No. 93-579, 93rd Congress, December 31, 1974, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-88/pdf/STATUTE-88-Pg1896.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 17. H.R. 1428, Judicial Redress Act of 2015, Public Law No. 114-126, 114th Congress, February 24, 2016, https://www. congress.gov/114/plaws/publ126/PLAW-114publ126.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 18. H.R. 1158, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, Public Law No. 116-93, 116th Congress, December 20, 2019, https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1158 (accessed January 18, 2023). — 169 — Department of Homeland Security 19. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General, Management Directive No. 0810.1, June 10, 2004, https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/foia/mgmt_directive_0810_1_the_office_of_inspector_general. pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 20. H.R. 5005, Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law No. 107-296, 107th Congress, November 25, 2002, https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5005 (accessed January 18, 2023).

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