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The Census Bureau proposed regulations for decennial census residence criteria and demographic questions, with comments due October 13, 2026, and ceased the Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections.
The Census Bureau proposed regulations for decennial census residence criteria and demographic questions, with comments due October 13, 2026, and ceased the Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/census-bureau/#s-2026-09-10
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Proposed RuleCommerce DepartmentCensus Bureau
The Census Bureau is proposing to add two new parts to the Code of Federal Regulations governing the decennial census of population and housing. First, the Census Bureau is proposing to add a part outlining the residence criteria used for identifying each person's "usual residence," as needed to determine whether and where to count them in the census of the population throughout the United States. Second, the Census Bureau is proposing to add a part establishing standards and restrictions for the inclusion of certain demographic questions on the decennial census short-form questionnaire and any other questionnaire used for the enumeration of the population. The Census Bureau is considering these two additions to better prioritize and fulfill its Constitutional mandate to count for apportionment the "whole number of persons in each State" based on the concept of "usual residence"--a process that factors in an element of allegiance but otherwise should be colorblind and should not be distorted in any way by questions about immaterial personal characteristics, such as race. Although these two parts are somewhat related and complementary, each is being proposed independently based on its own merits. These proposals are intended to ensure fidelity to the Constitution, improve and protect the core decennial census data, and promote efficiency.
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91 FR 57524FR Doc. 2026-18481official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeCommerce DepartmentCensus Bureau
The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) has ceased collection and production of the Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The Census Bureau has redirected its resources to prioritize the Annual Survey of State Government Finances (ASFIN) and the Quarterly Summary of State & Local Tax Revenue (QTAX). State government tax data previously produced through STC will continue to be made available through ASFIN and QTAX. The survey 2025 data release on April 15, 2026, was the final release.
91 FR 57537FR Doc. 2026-18449official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗