The House Rules Committee will be reviewing a proposal on Monday that aims to prevent illegal aliens and foreign nationals from influencing elections by altering the distribution of congressional seats and electoral college votes. The proposed “Equal Representation Act” would change the Census Bureau’s questionnaire for the 2030 census, requiring individuals to confirm their citizenship status and using this information to exclude foreign nationals from the population count used for apportionment purposes. This would address the current issue where legal citizens and illegal immigrants are not distinguished in the apportionment process, potentially leading to overrepresentation in left-leaning areas. The inclusion of illegal aliens in population counts has been a contentious issue, with challenges and reversals in policy, as highlighted by New York Rep. Yvette Clark’s statement in support of including them for redistricting benefits.
Ahead of the Committee’s hearing, Democrats have submitted amendments to modify the bill, while a Republican representative has proposed prohibiting any executive branch actions that would bypass the bill’s requirements. Overall, the proposal addresses concerns over the impact of illegal immigration on electoral representation and aims to prevent manipulation of the apportionment process for political gain.
