The gist

• Requires the 2030 census and future ones to ask if each household member holds dual citizenship and which other country.

Who wins, who loses

• Wins: lawmakers wanting data on dual nationals; researchers studying citizenship trends.
• Loses: dual citizens worried about privacy; immigrant families who may skip the census, hurting their state's funding and representation.

What it does

• Amends Section 141 of Title 13, US Code, governing the decennial census.
• Adds a checkbox asking if each person is a citizen of both the US and another country.
• Requires respondents to name the second country of citizenship.
• Takes effect starting with the 2030 Census, conducted by the Census Bureau.

Why should I care?

Census data shapes school funding, House seats, and federal dollars flowing to your community. Supporters say knowing how many Americans hold foreign citizenship clarifies loyalty questions and informs policy. Critics argue the question could scare families into skipping the census, undercounting states and cutting their resources. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.