Right to the Ranking Member to the witness testimony. Thank you mr. Chairman. The 2,020t 2,020th and this wile as a roadmap for the next decade determining how billions of dollars of federal resources and congressional representation will be divided among the states and the results of this we all undoubtedly impact every community in america and every person must be counted. The account isnt just about understanding how many people live in our country, this is about ensuring that the Community Across america has access to the resources that they need to grow and succeed. These resources to combating the Opioid Crisis and other health emergencies. First responders and Disaster Relief agencies where they direct Emergency Response efforts. Local businesses also use the data to help decide where to invest in factories and stores and in my home state of michigan, 29 billion in annual federal name is on the line. For every person not counted, michigan stands to los lose as h as 1,800, funds
since january of last year. this house oversight hearing is just over three hours. director steven dillingham. a committee will come to order. good morning everyone. the chair has authorized to declare process of the committee at any time. without that i will now recognize myself to give an opening statement pretty good morning and thank you all for being here today. the 2020 census of now underway. two weeks ago, the census bureau candidates first person and rural alaska. next month they will begin in earnest around our country. the constitution requires up to camp every single person in the united states without exception. this census will be the largest and most complex in american history and this is essential that the count is full, fair and free from any interference. this year census will have enormous consequences for our communities. the result will drive the distribution of more than 1.5 trillion in federal funds. that is trillion with a t. these funds support c
women to risk their lives to be based on careful deliberation. i talked about these two army sergeants killed in the insider attack last week one had ten deployments already his grandfather was a veteran who was a pow his father was a marine veteran and he was killed leaving kids behind. all of us visit v.a. hospitals and the impression is left upon us as a consequence of war. it is so impactful if we decide to go to war we should do it based on careful deliberation. some view this as an effort to tie president trumps hands it s about congress to inhabit the article one rule to take back deliberation seriously. maybe this will send a bad message to adversaries around the world we don t send a message of weakness in a world that hungers when we say the decision is fundamental we make a good decision that speaks to people around the world that are protesting because they want rule of law. but i am just happy we can work together as colleagues across the aisle to claim a strong
earnest around our country. the constitution requires up to camp every single person in the united states without exception. this census will be the largest and most complex in american history and this is essential that the count is full, fair and free from any interference. this year census will have enormous consequences for our communities. the result will drive the distribution of more than 1.5 trillion in federal funds. that is trillion with a t. these funds support critical services like children s healthcare in local schools, roads, bridges. unfortunately, the administration preparation for this census have been woefully inadequate. whether to incompetence or intentional action, this administration s failures risk causing great harm to this year s census and could jeopardize a complete and accurate count and these problems are now absolutely urgent. today, the nonpartisan, government accountability office is publicly releasing a troubling new report that highlights se
congress. listen on the go with the free c-span radio app. recently representatives from minority and community organizations shared their concerns around the 2020 census with the house overnight and reform committee. they discussed the citizenship question, internet access, language barriers as well as counting certain populations like the homeless, ex-offenders and tribal communities. the hearing also addressed how census numbers impact education, health care, and infrastructure programs. this is four hours.nize without objection the chair a is authorized to declare recesse of the committee at any time.ill with that i will now recognize myself to give an opening here t statement and the same will be given to the ranking member. good morning and thank you to everyone for being here today to discuss a topic which is vital n to our democracy. the 2020 census is imminent with counting set to begin in alaska in less than two weeks and across the country on april 1. the const