# Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions; Extension of Comment Period

**Action Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Commerce Department; Census Bureau |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Proposed rule; extension of comment period. |
| Published | 2026-10-05 |
| Comments close | 2026-11-02 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 15 CFR 60, 15 CFR 70 |
| Summary | The Census Bureau is extending the comment period for the proposed rule entitled, "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions," that was published in the Federal Register on September 10, 2026. The proposed rule's comment period, which would have ended on October 13, 2026, is extended until November 2, 2026. |
| Document number | 2026-20328 |

## Why this score


Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/05/2026-20328/decennial-census-of-the-population-of-americans-proposed-residence-criteria-and-proposed-regulations). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
Data from the Federal Register API; the published Federal Register document is authoritative. Informational only, not legal advice.