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News and other insights on planning for the next census and the ACS to ensure timely, accurate, reliable data are available to every community.
Our Insights
Our Insights
GAO Recommendations on 2030 Census Planning
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently highlighted two key
08/05/2026
Our Insights
Census Bureau Receives Flexibility in Senate Continuing Resolution
On August 2, 2026, Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Senator
08/03/2026
“I agree that the most helpful part of The Census Project was educating congressional staff. That initial meeting with The Census Project led to our leadership on this issue because the group was able to educate me, provide information and follow up, and was a useful sounding board for new ideas/actions.”
Senate minority personal office staffer
Monthly Updates
Monthly Updates
July 2026 Census Project Update
Appropriations Update As The Census Project has been reporting, in
Monthly Updates
June 2026 Census Project Update
Appropriations Update The Senate Appropriations Committee canceled previously-scheduled committee meetings
07/02/2026
Press Releases
Press Releases
Warning of a 2020 Census Repeat, Census Experts Release $2.1 Billion Plan to Shore Up Delayed Investments for 2030 National Head Count
With Census Day 2030 just four years away today, a
04/01/2026
Press Releases
Census Stakeholders Urge Appropriators To Fund Decennial Planning Immediately After Government Shutdown Ends
A diverse coalition of 67 national, state and local business,
10/30/2025
In The Media
In The Media
America’s Big Cities Are Rapidly Losing Kids
When Fernando and Patricia Escobedo moved to the Willows, an
07/26/2026
Webinars & Videos
Webinars, Videos & Podcasts
Podcast: Census Groundhog Day? The warning signs from 2020 are returning for 2030
The Census Project says the warning signs are back, calling
02/20/2026