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HR 1033ILLINOISSession 104thState Billfiled

Illinois House Urges President Trump to Nominate Permanent Census Bureau Director and Review 2020 Data Methodologies

Original title: URGES-NOMINATE CENSUS DIRECTOR

Last action · September 23, 2026: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine WilhourSponsors: Chris Miller and 4 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Illinois House of Representatives adopted a resolution urging the President to promptly nominate a Senate-confirmed director for the United States Census Bureau and calling for a comprehensive review of the 2020 Census methodologies, including and the collection of citizenship data.

Why it matters

The resolution registers official state concern over federal population data collection methods that directly impact congressional , federal funding distribution, and state redistricting boundaries.

Background
  • Robert Santos served as the Director of the United States Census Bureau before stepping down. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

United States Census Bureau

The resolution calls on the bureau to alter its leadership status, review its data methodologies, and conduct a review of the 2020 Census.

Directly affected

legislators, policymakers, courts, and the public

The measure advocates for obtaining and publishing accurate citizenship data and transparent operations to provide reliable information for statutory and constitutional purposes.

Key Facts

  • The Census Bureau has operated without a Senate-confirmed director since the resignation of Robert Santos in early 2025.
  • The resolution calls for the review and correction of differential privacy and statistical adjustment methodologies used by the Census Bureau.
  • It supports lawful efforts to obtain and publish accurate citizenship data to inform congressional apportionment and redistricting.
  • The measure urges the future Census Bureau director to conduct a comprehensive review of the 2020 Census to identify and correct errors.
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  • Copies of the resolution are to be delivered to the President, Vice President, the President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Director of the Census Bureau.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main request of the Illinois House resolution regarding the Census Bureau?
The resolution urges President Donald J. Trump to nominate a qualified, Senate-confirmed director for the United States Census Bureau without delay.
What concerns does the resolution raise about current census data methods?
The resolution expresses concern that and statistical adjustments alter reported data by adding or subtracting noise, which may diminish accuracy and public confidence.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

5 actions
  1. Sep 23, 2026House
    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour
  2. Sep 23, 2026House
    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook
  3. Sep 23, 2026House
    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
  4. Sep 23, 2026House
    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
  5. Sep 21, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Chris Miller

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Sponsors

Chris MillerHouse · District 101RepublicanPrimary sponsor
David FriessHouse · District 115RepublicanCosponsor
Adam NiemergHouse · District 102RepublicanCosponsor
Brad HalbrookHouse · District 107RepublicanCosponsor
Blaine WilhourHouse · District 110RepublicanCosponsor

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State-Level Pushback on Federal Census Data Methods

The Illinois House is utilizing a formal resolution to challenge federal technical adjustments like differential privacy, reflecting growing state legislative interest in federal demographic data collection practices.

United States Census BureauHouse of Representatives

Connected Entities

Donald J. Trump, J.D. Vance, House of Representatives and 2 more
PersonDonald J. Trump“President of the United States urged to nominate a census director.”Map →
PersonJ.D. Vance“Vice President of the United States designated to receive a copy of the resoluti”Map →
OrganizationHouse of Representatives“One Hundred Fourth General Assembly of the State of Illinois.”Map →
PersonRobert Santos“Former Director of the United States Census Bureau whose resignation in early 20”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Census Bureau“Federal agency responsible for conducting the decennial census.”Map →

Sources

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ftp.ilga.gov

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