đź“ŠCensus Bureau's Household Trends Survey
The Department of Commerce announces the HTOPS, aimed at collecting high-frequency data on economic and health-related topics across U.S. households. The survey’s intent is to provide near real-time insights to inform public and agency understanding of rapid societal changes. It supports experimental data collection methodologies and maintains representativeness among respondents.
Learn Moređź“ŠAnnual Survey of School System Finances Collection Notice
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment on the proposed extension of the Annual Survey of School System Finances, prior to the submission of the information collection request (ICR) to OMB for approval.
Learn Moređź“ťCancellation Notice for the 2026 Government Units Survey
Census Bureau published a document on February 20, 2025, which provided the Census Bureau's plans for the 2026 Government Units Survey. This notice serves as a notification of the cancellation of this collection, the 2026 Government Units Survey.
Learn Moređź“ŠMandatory Business Surveys by Census Bureau for 2025
The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) will conduct the following current four mandatory business surveys in 2025: Annual Integrated Economic Survey; Annual Business Survey; Business and Professional Classification Report; and Business Enterprise Research and Development Survey. We have determined that data collected from these surveys are needed to aid the efficient performance of essential governmental functions and have significant application to the needs of the public and industry. The data derived from these surveys, most of which have been conducted for many years, are not publicly available from nongovernmental or other governmental sources.
Learn Moređź“ŠBusiness Trends and Outlook Survey
The Department of Commerce requests OMB approval for the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), designed to provide timely economic data related to current conditions and trends. This survey will collect information bi-weekly from a wide range of businesses, helping policymakers and business leaders understand the economic landscape, particularly post-COVID-19. The BTOS aims to innovate data collection and improve support for businesses facing economic challenges.
Learn Moređź“‹Notice for EEO Complaint Contact Sheet Information Collection
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment on the proposed new information collection--EEO Initial Informal Complaint Contact Sheet Common Form, prior to the submission of the information collection request (ICR) to OMB for approval.
Learn Moređź“ŠAnnual Business Survey 2025
The Department of Commerce is soliciting comments on the Annual Business Survey (ABS) aimed at improving the measurement of business dynamics in the U.S. This survey collects data on R&D, innovation, and business demographics to support economic analysis and decision-making for various stakeholders. The ABS will influence strategic business assessments and reporting obligations.
Learn Moređź“ŠNational Survey of Children's Health
The Department of Commerce announces a comment request process for the National Survey of Children's Health, inviting public input on the data collection aimed at assessing the health and well-being of children and their families. This survey will utilize web and paper-based methods to gather responses from approximately 375,000 households, contributing valuable insights for various health stakeholders.
Learn Moređź“ŠCensus Bureau Issues Correction on High-Frequency Surveys
On February 28, 2025, the Department of Commerce published a 30-day public comment period notice in the Federal Register seeking public comments for an information collection entitled, "High- Frequency Surveys Program/Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS)." This document referenced incorrect information in the SUMMARY AND DATA sections, and Commerce hereby issues a correction notice as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn Moređź“…Cancellation of National Advisory Committee Meeting by Census Bureau
The National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC) meeting previously scheduled for May 1-2, 2025, is cancelled.
Learn More