Federal Data Users

The Independent Census Scientific Advisory Committee (I-CSAC) will hold its Spring 2026 virtual meeting on Thursday, March 26, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM ET. You can tune in via livestream at https://www.censusscientific.org/meetings/spring2026.

Agenda highlights include:

• Population Estimate Methodology Using New Data on Immigrants

• Administrative Records Coverage by Race/Ethnicity

• The Race/Ethnicity Coding Improvement Project 

📣Public Comment Submission

This meeting is also a chance for outside experts and stakeholders to weigh in on any census-related topic. Although Census Bureau staff will not participate in the meeting, all public comments will be transmitted to the Census Bureau alongside I-CSAC's recommendations. Submitting a comment ensures your perspective is included in the record and helps shape the quality and integrity of census data. 

To submit a public comment

• Send to: CensusScientific@gmail.com
  

• Subject line: "I-CSAC Spring Meeting Public Comment"

Submissions received before noon ET on March 25 and not exceeding one minute will be read aloud. All comments will be posted on the I-CSAC website and submitted to the Census Bureau.

We encourage you to share this announcement widely with your networks and to consider submitting a comment so your voice and expertise are part of the conversation! Visit www.censusscientific.org to learn more and tune into the livestream on March 26th.