IL HR0227

Declares April 1, 2019 as "Census Day in Illinois" to mark one year until the 2020 Census begins.

Encourages all Illinois citizens to support efforts to ensure an accurate 2020 Census count.

Recognizes the decennial census as critical for determining congressional representation, federal funding distribution ($675 billion annually), and redistricting.

Highlights that census data impacts housing, education, transportation, employment, health care, and public policy across communities.

Notes that federal law protects census response confidentiality and information cannot be shared with immigration enforcement, law enforcement, or government benefit eligibility agencies.