The U.S. Census Bureau seeks public comment on the March and May data collections for the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS) by March 9, 2026.
“The March and May surveys will include content from the Household Pulse Survey. Household Pulse Survey content continues to serve as an experimental endeavor in cooperation with other federal agencies to produce near real-time data to understand the effects of current events, including health events, and other social or economic events facing the nation or a significant portion of the nation. Data collected in the HTOPS demonstrates the ability to quickly collect and disseminate high-frequency data products that inform the public in urgent circumstances. Data products will include public-use data files and detailed data tables, which can be used by federal, state, and local agencies; academics and non-government organizations; the media; and the public.”
The Bureau plans “to commence data collection using the revised instruments on or about March 3, 2026 and May 5, 2026.”
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; High-Frequency Surveys Program/Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS) https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/09/2026-02459/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for
