1977 Congressional Hearings on the Census Reform Act (H.R. 8871)
July 14, 2026
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The Frame
The hearings established the legislative record for proposed changes to census methodology and data collection requirements that impact how population counts are used for federal funding and congressional apportionment.
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U.S. Census Bureau
The agency responsible for implementing census procedures that would be modified by the proposed legislation.
U.S. House of Representatives
The legislative body responsible for reviewing and voting on the proposed census reforms.
Last recorded activity July 14, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearings were held on September 12 and September 23, 1977.
- The subject of the hearings was H.R. 8871, titled the Census Reform Act.
- The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Census and Population of the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
- The proceedings took place during the first session of the Ninety-fifth Congress.
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Why It Matters
The hearings established the legislative record for proposed changes to census methodology and data collection requirements that impact how population counts are used for federal funding and congressional apportionment.
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1977 Census Reform Efforts
The document highlights a specific legislative attempt in 1977 to reform census operations during the 95th Congress.
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