13 U.S.C. § 195 — Use of sampling

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The Secretary can use statistical sampling for most census work. This doesn't apply when counting people to divide up seats in Congress. Sampling is only used when the Secretary thinks it will work.

The Secretary may authorize using the statistical method called "sampling" when carrying out this title — but only if the Secretary thinks it's a workable approach. This does not apply to figuring out state populations for dividing up seats in the House of Representatives.

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Except for the determination of population for purposes of apportionment of Representatives in Congress among the several States, the Secretary shall, if he considers it feasible, authorize the use of the statistical method known as “sampling” in carrying out the provisions of this title.

Source credit: (Added Pub. L. 85–207, § 14, Aug. 28, 1957, 71 Stat. 484; amended Pub. L. 94–521, § 10, Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2464.)

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1957Enacted · Pub. L. 85-207 · 71 Stat. 484
1976Amended · Pub. L. 94-521 · 90 Stat. 2464

A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 85-207 on 1957-08-28.

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