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Census staffing and field-testing questioned as department disbands advisory committees
Summary
Members asked Secretary Lutnick about recent departures at the Census Bureau, termination of advisory committees and the schedule for 2026 field tests; Lutnick said the bureau remains capable and that questionnaire changes and advisory-committee structure had not been decided.
The subcommittee questioned Secretary Lutnick about staffing losses at the Census Bureau, the termination of three advisory committees and the schedule and scope of 2026 field tests.
Representative Meng cited reports that the bureau had lost more than 1,000 employees and that five division chiefs departed, and she asked about public trust and data security concerns. Lutnick replied that the bureau…
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