Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 237: CENSUS: Memorializes Congress to enact a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act directing the Department of Defense to provide accurate on-base population counts for the decennial census
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HR 237 is a resolution introduced in the Louisiana House on May 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CENSUS: Memorializes Congress to enact a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act directing the Department of Defense to provide accurate on-base population counts for the decennial census. Primary sponsor: Chuck Owen (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Owen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Beth Billings | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Jacob Braud | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Les Farnum | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Dodie Horton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Ed Larvadain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Candace Newell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| Rodney Schamerhorn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Polly Thomas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Joy Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| John Wyble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Read by title, returned to the calendar.
- Called from the calendar.
- Read by title, roll called, yeas 98, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
- Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
- Reported favorably (10-0).
- Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
- Read by title. Lies over under the rules.