USBCFinal Rule

Streamlining the Regulations Governing the Official Seal of the Census Bureau

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Summary

The Census Bureau is updating and simplifying the rules about how its official seal can be used and displayed. This makes it easier for government agencies, businesses, and organizations to properly use the Census Bureau's seal in their official documents and materials while protecting it from misuse.

Key Points

  • 1The Census Bureau is streamlining bureaucratic requirements that govern when and how their official seal can appear on documents and materials
  • 2The updated rules make it clearer for government agencies and other organizations what they need to do to use the seal correctly and legally
  • 3Simplified regulations reduce unnecessary paperwork and approval processes that previously slowed down legitimate uses of the seal
  • 4The changes help prevent misuse of the seal while making it easier for authorized users to display it properly
  • 5This primarily affects government offices, research institutions, and organizations that work with Census Bureau data and need to use the official seal

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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