MACA Act

Sponsor: Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican-AZ)

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In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Census forms would ask people if they are citizens of two countries

This bill would make the U.S. Census Bureau ask about dual citizenship. Starting with the 2030 census, people would be asked if they and others in their home are citizens of both the U.S. and another country. They would also need to say which other country.

What Would Change

Today, the census does not ask about dual citizenship. If this bill becomes law, starting with the 2030 census, people would need to say if they and others in their home are citizens of both the U.S. and another country. They would also need to name that country.

Key Provisions

Requires the U.S. Census Bureau to collect information on dual citizenship status.
Requires census forms to include a question asking if individuals are citizens of both the U.S. and another country.
Requires respondents to name the other country of citizenship for themselves and their household members.
Applies to the 2030 decennial census and all future censuses.

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MACA Act

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