April McClain Delaney (D-MD)· Introduced April 17, 2025

Deafblind DATA Act

H.R. 2947 · House bill Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic bill with 6 Republican cosponsors · See all 36 cosponsors

Last activity April 17, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

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What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Deafblind DATA Act," requires the Bureau of the Census to collect and publish information regarding individuals who are both deaf and blind. Because current data does not cross-reference hearing and vision loss, it is difficult to determine the exact number of people in this population. The Act directs the Census Bureau to submit a report on the feasibility of expanding data collection and publishing a specific table. Starting in 2026, the Bureau would publish an annual table summarizing the characteristics of these individuals by State. This information includes demographic details and economic characteristics. The goal is to create a comprehensive national picture to better serve the unique needs of this community.

Yes· 3 of 4

Scored +5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
By generating accurate data, the bill helps identify and serve the unique needs of the deafblind community.
Scored +5
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill helps advocate for the deafblind community by providing accurate data necessary to serve their unique needs.
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Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill increases transparency regarding the demographic and economic characteristics of the deafblind population.