Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

13 U.S.C. § 195

Use of sampling

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.

Pub. L. 85–207, § 1471 Stat. 484Pub. L. 94–521, § 1090 Stat. 2464(Added , , ; amended , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 94–5211976— substituted “for purposes of apportionment of Representatives in Congress among the several States, the Secretary shall, if he considers it feasible” for “for apportionment purposes, the Secretary may, where he deems it appropriate”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1976 Amendment

Pub. L. 94–521section 17 of Pub. L. 94–521section 1 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .