Census Integrity Act of 2025 - Policy Summary

Summary

The Census Integrity Act of 2025 proposes that only U.S. citizens eligible to vote in federal elections be counted for congressional apportionment and Electoral College representation. Non-citizens, including undocumented immigrants, visa holders, and green card holders, would be excluded. The policy aims to ensure that congressional representation reflects only citizens, referencing constitutional authority and arguing that this change prevents manipulation of census counts for political advantage. Phone: 202-456-1111 (Comments Line)

Fax: 202-456-2461

Website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

Policy Summary

If you cannot vote legally in U.S. federal elections, you will not be counted in the Census for purposes of congressional apportionment or Electoral College representation.

Core Principle

Representation in Congress must reflect the voice of the people - not the presence of non-citizens.

This Would Exclude from Apportionment:

- Illegal aliens

- Non-citizen visa holders

- Foreign students and temporary workers

- Any non-citizen, including those with lawful permanent residence (green card)

This Would Still Count:

- U.S. citizens

End of artificially inflating representation for states with large illegal populations.

- Prevents future manipulation of legal status (e.g., mass green card distribution) to game the Census.

- Aligns with the founding intent: representation should reflect the governed, not just who happens to be physically present.

Constitutional Support

- While Article I, Section 2 requires a census, Congress determines how it's used for representation.

- The Supreme Court has never ruled that illegal aliens must be counted for apportionment - meaning this could be implemented by federal law or clarified through a constitutional amendment if needed.

Contact the White House

Contact the White House and demand action:

Phone: 202-456-1111 (Comments Line)