The U.S. Constitution requires the federal government to conduct a census every 10 years, counting all people living in America – whether they are citizens or not. An accurate count allows the federal government to fairly allocate key sources of federal funding, including education and infrastructure dollars. This count also determines the number of representatives each state has in Congress. As elected officials responsible for representing Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, we know how important it is that all of our residents are counted to ensure we get our fair share and proper representation.