USBCFinal Rule

Eliminating Regulations Contemplating Collaboration with USAID to Train Foreign Participants in Census Procedures and General Statistics

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Summary

The U.S. Census Bureau is eliminating a program that trained foreign participants in census and statistics methods through partnerships with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This change means the Census Bureau will no longer collaborate with USAID on these international training initiatives.

Key Points

  • 1The Census Bureau is ending its training program for foreign participants in census procedures and statistical methods
  • 2USAID will no longer partner with the Census Bureau on these international training activities
  • 3This eliminates collaboration agreements and related regulatory requirements between the two federal agencies
  • 4Foreign countries and international organizations will lose access to U.S. Census Bureau training on data collection and statistical practices
  • 5The change takes effect as of the regulation's publication date in January 2026

Key Dates

Published

January 23, 2026

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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