LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act
Latest action (23 Jun 2022): On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 201 (Roll no. 296).
What this bill does
H.R. 4176, the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act, would require federal agencies that conduct statistical surveys collecting demographic data—including the decennial census—to review those surveys and identify appropriate methods for adding voluntary questions on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics (sometimes called intersex traits). Agencies would need to develop data standards, protocols for anonymizing responses and destroying personally identifiable information within three years, and processes for periodically reassessing survey methods. Reports relying on such survey data would generally need to include this information within three years, though a waiver process exists if inclusion would compromise survey accuracy or confidentiality protections.
The bill affects federal statistical agencies and any agency publishing reports based on covered survey data. It also affects the public, since participation in providing this information would remain voluntary—no individual would be required to disclose sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex traits. Confidentiality protections under existing privacy laws would apply, and the bill specifies that collected data could not be used in ways that adversely affect individuals. The Comptroller General would be required to report to Congress within two years on implementation and its effects on service provision.
This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021-2022) and passed the House on June 23, 2022, by a vote of 220-201. It was never taken up or passed by the Senate, so it did not become law during that Congress. As a bill from a previous Congress, it would need to be reintroduced to be considered again.
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Official summary
LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act
This bill addresses federal data collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics.
Specifically, the bill requires federal agencies that collect information through a survey for statistical purposes that includes demographic data (where subjects self-report information or a proxy provides information about the subject or responds for all persons in a household) to review existing data sets to determine which data sets do not include information about sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics.
Such agencies must assess needed changes in survey methods related to asking questions on such matters.
Agencies that publish reports relying on survey demographic data must include information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics.
Agencies may waive this publication requirement on a case-by-case basis if the confidentiality of the information cannot be maintained or if adding such information to the survey would impair the agency's ability to preserve the utility, accuracy, or objectivity of the survey while also generating relevant evidence about the LGBTQI+ community.
The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on the implementation of this bill's requirements by agencies.
Timeline
23 Jun 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 201 (Roll no. 296).
14 Jun 2022
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4176 do?
- H.R. 4176, the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act, would require federal agencies that conduct statistical surveys collecting demographic data—including the decennial census—to review those surveys and identify appropriate methods for adding voluntary questions on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics (sometimes called intersex traits). Agencies would need to develop data standards, protocols for anonymizing responses and destroying personally identifiable information within three years, and processes for periodically reassessing survey methods. Reports relying on such survey data would generally need to include this information within three years, though a waiver process exists if inclusion would compromise survey accuracy or confidentiality protections. The bill affects federal statistical agencies and any agency publishing reports based on covered survey data. It also affects the public, since participation in providing this information would remain voluntary—no individual would be required to disclose sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex traits. Confidentiality protections under existing privacy laws would apply, and the bill specifies that collected data could not be used in ways that adversely affect individuals. The Comptroller General would be required to report to Congress within two years on implementation and its effects on service provision. This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021-2022) and passed the House on June 23, 2022, by a vote of 220-201. It was never taken up or passed by the Senate, so it did not become law during that Congress. As a bill from a previous Congress, it would need to be reintroduced to be considered again.
- Has H.R. 4176 become law?
- Not yet. As of 23 Jun 2022, H.R. 4176 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 4176?
- H.R. 4176 was sponsored by Rep. Raúl Grijalva [D-AZ7, 2023-2025] (Democrat-AZ), with 128 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4176?
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 201 (Roll no. 296). (23 Jun 2022).
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