Congressman John R. Moolenaar | Rep. John R. Moolenaar Official U.S House Headshot
Congressman John R. Moolenaar | Rep. John R. Moolenaar Official U.S House Headshot
Congressman John Moolenaar has cast his vote in support of H.R. 7109, the Equal Representation Act. This legislation would mandate the Census Bureau to incorporate a citizenship question in the census and exclude non-citizens from the population taken into account during apportionment for Congressional representation and electoral votes in presidential elections.
Moolenaar explained his stance, stating, “It is common sense that we should count and know how many citizens there are in Michigan and across the country. Michigan has lost representation in Congress because of failed Democratic policies in Lansing that have driven people out of the state, and because other states are allowed to count large populations of people who are living illegally in their states. I am proud to support this legislation to ensure the citizens of Michigan are fairly represented.”
The context for this legislative action comes amid a significant increase in illegal border crossings since President Biden assumed office. More than 7.7 million individuals have reportedly crossed the southern border illegally, and under existing law, these individuals would contribute towards representation in Congress in their respective states.
Moolenaar is also a cosponsor of the Equal Representation Act.
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