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Pelosi Statement on the Trump Administration Not Including Citizenship Question on the 2020 Census

July 2, 2019

Contact: Speaker's Press Office,
202-226-7616

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement after Secretary Ross finalized the questionnaire for the 2020 Census without including a citizenship question:

"Today's decision is a welcome development for our democracy.

"House Democrats will be vigilant to ensure a full, fair and accurate Census. We will continue to advance strong legislation to secure critical funding to guarantee maximum participation and inclusion so that every person in every community is counted."

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