iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Join us today at handsoffourcens.us for our weekly briefing analyzing comments submitted on the proposed decennial census rule. 👉 Register here: tinyurl.com/handsoffourcensus-briefing 📅 Wednesdays, 3–3:30 pm ET

012

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 25/09/2026

Join us today for our first handsoffourcens.us weekly briefing analyzing comments submitted on the proposed census rule. Here's a sneak peak! 🗓️ Friday, Sept. 25 from 2:30-3pm ET. Then Wednesdays 3-3:30pm ET. 📍 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

021

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 24/09/2026

Starting tomorrow, handsoffourcens.us will host a series of weekly briefings to share our analysis of comments submitted on the decennial census proposed rule. 👉 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

022

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 23/09/2026

🚨 Did you know that NCHS has proposed a redesign of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)? Join our Rapid Response Data Briefing to learn how you can weigh in on these changes. 📍 Register here: tinyurl.com/NHIS-rapid-response

Webinar. Rapid Response Data Briefing: National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) Redesign. September 29, 2026. 3 - 3:30 PM ET. There is a dark blue background, with a transparent star over it, and the logos of the co-hosts are on the bottom of the graphic.

012

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 18/09/2026

🚨 The Census Is in Trouble. Join Us Today from 1–2pm ET. We have an amazing lineup of census and data policy experts joining us for today’s webinar to break down the proposed changes to the census 🗓️ Friday, September 18, 2026 ⏰ 1 - 2 PM ET 📍 Register here: tinyurl.com/census-rapid...

Denice Ross: co-founder, dataindex.us; Director, Federation of American Scientists Data Policy Institute; former U.S. Chief Data Scientist
Mary Jo Mitchell: Director of Gov’t Affairs, Population Association of America; Co-Director, The Census Project
Ryan Coady: Legislative Associate, Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean: President, Fair Count; Co-Chair, Census Quality Reinforcement Task Force
Robert Santos: former Director, U.S. Census Bureau
Dr. Amy O’Hara: Director, Massive Data Institute at Georgetown; President, Association of Public Data Users
Beth Jarosz: Vice President, Association of Public Data Users; Senior Fellow, Massive Data Institute
Meeta Anand: Senior Director of Census & Data Equity, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Caroline Medina: Senior Advisor for Data Policy and Strategy, Movement Advancement Project (MAP)
Chris Dick: co-founder, dataindex.us; former Chief of Population Evaluation, U.S. Census Bureau

022

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 14/09/2026

🚨 Did you know that the Census Bureau has proposed unprecedented changes to the decennial census? Join our Rapid Response Data Briefing to learn how you can make your voice heard. 📍 Register here: tinyurl.com/census-rapid-response

The Census Is in Trouble: What You Need to Know About Proposed Changes. Webinar. September 18, 2026. 1-2 PM ET. There is a dark blue background, with the dataindex.us star icon in the middle. The logos of the co-hosts are on the bottom of the graphic.

021

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 12/08/2026

We know there are concerns about how new commerce restrictions on data privacy methods will affect data products, so we set out to answer some of the most frequently asked questions. dataindex.us/newsletter/a...

064

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 13/07/2026

🚨 Department of Commerce has submitted a request for a proposed rule on the decennial census. Join us this Tuesday to learn about the three predicted changes to residence rules and demographic questions, and how to request a 12866 meeting. 📍 tinyurl.com/census-12866-rapid-response

Webinar. Rapid Response Data Briefing: Critical Rulemaking for 2030 Census. July 14, 2026. 2:30 - 3:00 PM ET. There is a dark blue background, with a transparent star over it, and the logos of the co-hosts are on the bottom of the graphic.

000

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 10/07/2026

📣 Join us TODAY at noon for Take Action Monthly Office Hours! Whether you have big-picture strategy questions or small technical ones, we’re here to support you. We’ll also share updates on the latest public comment opportunities. Register here: tinyurl.com/take-action-office-hours

001

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 07/07/2026

🚨 OMB has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on the decennial census. Join our Rapid Response Data Briefing to learn about the three predicted changes to residence rules and demographic questions, and how to request a 12866 meeting. 📍 Register here: tinyurl.com/census-12866-rapid-response

013

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 05/06/2026

📣 Join us today at noon for Take Action Monthly Office Hours! Whether you have big-picture strategy questions or small technical ones, we’re here to support you. We’ll also share updates on the latest public comment opportunities. Register here: tinyurl.com/take-action-office-hours

100

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 28/05/2026

🚨 Did you know that ACF has proposed removing sex, race, and ethnicity from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Annual Report? Join our Rapid Response Data Briefing to learn how you can support this essential dataset. 📍 Register here: tinyurl.com/LIHEAP-rapid-response

Webinar. Rapid Response Data Briefing: LIHEAP. June 4, 2026. 1:30 - 2:00 PM ET. There is a dark blue background, with a transparent star over it, and the logos of the co-hosts are on the bottom of the graphic.

002

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 28/04/2026

📣 Join us this Friday for Take Action Monthly Office Hours! Whether you have big-picture strategy questions or small technical ones, we’re here to support you. We’ll also share updates on the latest public comment opportunities. Register here: tinyurl.com/take-action-office-hours

022

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 02/04/2026

We’re excited to launch our first Take Action Office Hours tomorrow! Join Meghan Maury from 12–1pm ET to discuss your public comment questions, ideas, or drafts. 👉 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

100

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 27/03/2026

📣 Join us for Take Action Monthly Office Hours starting Friday, April 3! Whether you have big-picture strategy questions or small technical ones, we’re here to support you. We’ll also share updates on the latest public comment opportunities. Register: tinyurl.com/take-action-office-hours

000

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 10/03/2026

Ever wondered whether public comments actually matter—or how data advocates use them strategically? Join us to learn how public comments and sign-on letters shape federal data and policy, build alignment within movements, and even energize supporters. 📌 Register here: tinyurl.com/TakeAction-Webinar

A paper note with a red push pin says the following - Take Action: How to Write a Public Comment on Federal Data. March 20, 2026. 1:00-1:30 PM ET. Webinar hosted by dataindex.us.

0118

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 25/02/2026

State and local data users – today at 11 am ET, we are joining CTData Collaborative to share about dataindex.us and EssentialData.US. Join us to learn how to track shifts in federal data and ensure that the data we rely on remains accurate and accessible. dataindex.us/events/Data%...

011

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 13/02/2026

🚨 Did you know that the 2026 Census Test has been announced, but many of the plans have been scaled back? Join our Rapid Response Data Briefing to learn about the risks it’s facing and how you can support this essential step toward the 2030 Census. 📍 Register here: tinyurl.com/2026-Census-...

Webinar. Rapid Response Data Briefing: 2026 Census Test. February 23, 2026. 4:00 - 4:30 PM ET. There is a dark blue background, with a transparent star over it, and the logos of the co-hosts are on the bottom of the graphic.

041

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 09/02/2026

📌 Take Action on the RFI of the Week: NIH Data Policies 🔍 Take Action! blogs feature proposals for federal collections that are seeking public input. ✍️ Check out more opportunities to tell the government what you think. dataindex.us/newsletter/a...

A paper note with a red push pin says the following:

RFI of the Week: NIH Controlled-Access Data Policy and Proposed Revisions to NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy

TAKE ACTION

NIH is requesting public input on its proposal to establish harmonized and transparent policy requirements for protecting human participant research data. Specifically, NIH proposes establishing policy requirements for which data should be controlled-access under NIH data sharing policies, and revising the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy to simplify and harmonize requirements. Comments due March 18, 2026.

000

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 03/02/2026

📌 Take Action on the Survey of the Week: 2027 Census of Agriculture 🔍 Take Action! blogs feature proposals for federal collections that are seeking public input. ✍️ Check out more opportunities to tell the government what you think. dataindex.us/newsletter/a...

A paper note with a red push pin says the following:

Survey of the Week: 2027 Census of Agriculture

TAKE ACTION

The Census of Agriculture is the primary source of statistics concerning the nation's agricultural industry. These data are used by Congress when developing or changing farm programs; many national and state programs are designed or allocated based on census data (e.g., soil conservation projects, funds for cooperative extension programs, and research funding); and private industry uses the data to provide more effective production and distribution systems for the agricultural community. Comments due March 16, 2026.

011

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 23/01/2026

📌 Take Action on the Survey of the Week: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey—Household Component 🔍 Take Action! blogs feature proposals for federal collections that are seeking public input. ✍️ Check out more opportunities to tell the government what you think. dataindex.us/newsletter/a...

A paper note with a red push pin says the following:

Survey of the Week: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey—Household Component

TAKE ACTION

MEPS collects data on the specific health services that Americans use, how frequently they use them, the cost of these services and how they are paid for, as well as data on the cost, scope, and breadth of health insurance held by and available to U.S. workers. HHS is making a number of changes to the MEPS, including removing questions on birth control, gender, aspirin use, and counseling; adding questions about use of sleep medication, trouble getting to sleep, screen time, use of wearable devices, self-assessed diet quality, fruit and vegetable consumption, meals eaten away from home, former smoking, and weight loss attempts; and making changes to a number of other questions. Comments due March 2, 2026.

000

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 15/01/2026

The Day Federal Data Went Dark: A Year of Monitoring and Action Register here: tinyurl.com/webinar-data... Co-hosted by dataindex.us and @apduorg.bsky.social

The Day Federal Data Went Dark: A Year of Monitoring and Action. January 29, 2026. 2 – 3 PM ET. Co-hosted by dataindex.us and the Association of Public Data Users. Featuring the following organizations: American Statistical Association, CDC Data Project, Data Rescue Project, Democracy 2025, EssentialData.US, Federation of American Scientists, Friends of BLS, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Movement Advancement Project, Population Association of America, Population Reference Bureau, and Public Environmental Data Partners.

21711

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 09/01/2026

If you would like additional support writing your comment, register for the PRAMS Public Comment Writing Workshop on January 13, 2026. tinyurl.com/PRAMScomments

100

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 02/01/2026

📌 Take Action on the Survey of the Week: National Survey of Children's Health 🔍 Take Action! posts feature proposals for federal collections that are seeking public input. ✍️ Check out more opportunities to tell the government what you think. dataindex.us/newsletter/a...

A paper note with a red push pin says the following: Survey of the Week. National Survey of Children's Health. TAKE ACTION. The NSCH is designed to produce data on the physical and emotional health of children under 18 years of age who live in the US, including information on factors related to the well-being of children, including access to health care, in-home medical care, family interactions, parental health, school and after-school experiences, and neighborhood characteristics. Census and HHS are making several changes to both the survey's methodology and its content - including implementing new SPD15 race and ethnicity question standards and removing response options related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Comments due February 3, 2026.

000

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 22/12/2025

Rapid Response Data Briefing: Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Join us to learn: 🔵 What's in PRAMS 🔵 Why it's important 🔵 The risks facing its continued collection and publication 🔵 How you can help support this essential data resource Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

056

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 15/12/2025

📌 Take Action on the Data Regulation of the Week: Collection and Use of Biometrics by USCIS 🔍 Take Action! blogs feature proposals for federal collections that are seeking public input. ✍️ Check out more opportunities to tell the government what you think. dataindex.us/newsletter/a...

011

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 08/12/2025

📌 Take Action on the Data Sharing Notice of the Week: Master Files of SSN Holders and Applications 🔍 The Take Action! newsletter features proposals for federal collections that are seeking public input. ✍️ Check out opportunities to tell the government what you think. dataindex.us/newsletter/a...

A paper note with a red push pin says the following:

Data Sharing Notice of the Week
Master Files of Social Security Number Holders and Applications

TAKE ACTION
Through this notice, SSA is announcing its intention to share citizenship and immigration data with DHS and to share data with Treasury for the purpose of identifying, preventing, or recouping fraud and improper payments.
Comments due December 12, 2025

013

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 10/10/2025

📌 Take Action on the Data Regulation of the Week: Rescission of Conservation and Landscape Health Rule 🔍 Take Action! blogs feature proposals for federal collections that are seeking public input. ✍️ Check out more opportunities to tell the government what you think. dataindex.us/newsletter/a...

Data Regulation of the Week
Rescission of Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
TAKE ACTION
DOI's Bureau of Land Management is proposing to rescind the 2024 Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, which in addition to requiring the protection of intact landscapes and restoring degraded habitat ecosystems, mandated the use of science and data as the foundation for management decisions across all plans and programs.
Comments due Nov. 10

000

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 02/10/2025

🚨 USDA has terminated the Food Security Supplement (FSS), the only nationally representative measure of household food insecurity. 🗓️ Register for our Rapid Response Data Briefing here: tinyurl.com/FSS-webinar ✍️ Submit a comment to save the data: tinyurl.com/FSS-comment-...

Webinar
Rapid Response Data Briefing
Understanding the Food Security Supplement
Tuesday, October 7
3:00 - 3:30 PM ET

111

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 01/10/2025

📌 New Take Action! Newsletter: Federal Surveys and Forms Open for Public Comment 🔍 Meghan Maury features proposals for new, renewed, and revised federal collections. ✍️ We’ve shared 3 below–see more in the newsletter and tell the government what you think. dataindex.us/newsletter/a...

101

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 25/09/2025

USDA is ending future Household Food Security Reports AND the Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement–our most comprehensive source on food insecurity in the U.S. For approximately $1 million a year, it informs over $100 billion in nutrition programs. Cutting it means cutting evidence.

156

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 24/09/2025

TAKE ACTION!
Weigh in on these government surveys and forms
Unemployment Compensation
Perkins V State
Plan Guide and Consolidated Annual Report
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act

100

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 15/09/2025

📣 In the first 6 months of the Trump Administration, we found 100s of information collections influenced by Presidential Actions. These numbers illustrate how policy shifts at the executive level can shape federal data. www.dataindex.us/newsletter/a...

122

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 08/09/2025

📌 New Take Action! Newsletter: Federal Surveys and Forms Open for Public Comment 🔍 @Meghan Maury features proposals for new, renewed, and revised federal collections. ✍️ We’ve shared 3 below–see more in the newsletter and tell the government what you think. dataindex.us/newsletter/a...

TAKE ACTION!
Weigh in on changes to these government surveys and forms
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Biographic Information/Alien Registration
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Management System (FMS2)
DATAINDEX.US

110

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 17/07/2025

What Presidential Actions are driving ICR activity? EO 14168 Defending Women from Gender Ideology (6 ICRs) EO 14151 Ending DEI Programs and Preferencing (3 ICRs) EO 14148 Rescissions of Harmful EOs (1 ICR) EO 14247 Modernizing Payments (1 ICR) 3/5

Bar chart titled "Number of ICRs Submitted with Changes Driven by Presidential Actions" with a subtitle indicating the data includes ICRs submitted from 07/05/2025 to 07/11/2025. The x-axis lists Presidential Actions (EO 14168, EO 14151, EO 14148, and EO 14247), and the y-axis shows the number of ICRs submitted. EO 14168 leads with 6 ICR submissions. EO 14151 has 3 ICR submissions. EO 14148 and EO 14247 each have 1 ICR submission. Each bar is blue, and ICR submission counts are labeled above the bars.

100

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 17/07/2025

Last week in ICRs (July 5-July 11, 2025): 61 ICRs were submitted 10 ICRs had changes in response to Presidential Actions 7 of the 10 were typed as "nonsubstantive changes" 5 of the 10 came from HHS 🧵: 1/5

Bar chart titled "Number of Presidential Action-Driven ICRs Submitted by Agency" with a subtitle indicating the data includes ICRs submitted from 07/05/2025 to 07/11/2025. The x-axis lists agencies (HHS, DOL, NCUA, SBA, TREAS, and VA), and the y-axis shows the number of ICRs submitted. HHS leads with 5 ICR submissions. DOL, NCUA, SBA, TREAS, and VA each have 1 ICR submission. Each bar is blue, and ICR submission counts are labeled above the bars.

100

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 09/07/2025

What Presidential Actions are driving ICR activity? EO 14168 Defending Women from Gender Ideology (11 ICRs) EO 14151 Ending DEI Programs and Preferencing (4 ICRs) EO 14148 Rescissions of Harmful EOs (2 ICRs) EO 14173 Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity (1 ICR) 3/5

100

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 07/07/2025

The American Time Use Survey (ATUS) is up for renewal! Join dataindex.us, PRB, and APDU July 9 at 2:30PM EDT for a "Rapid Response" webinar to learn — in just 30 minutes — about this critical resource and how you can help protect it. For details and to register, visit: dataindex.us/newsletter/a...

White text on a light blue diagonal gradient reads:

Virtual Event
Rapid Response Data Briefing
American Time Use Survey
Wednesday, July 9 2:30-3:00PM EDT

and includes logos for PRB, APDU, and dataindex.us

010

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 25/06/2025

What PAs are driving ICR activity? 4: EO 14168 Defending Women from Gender Ideology 3: EO 14151 Ending DEI Programs & Preferencing 1: EO 14148 Rescissions of Harmful EOs 1: EO 14173 Merit-Based Opportunity 1: EO 14192 Prosperity Through Deregulation 1: Proclamation 10908 Imports of Automobiles 3/5

100

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 18/06/2025

What Presidential Actions are driving ICR activity? EO 14168 Defending Women from Gender Ideology (8 ICRs) EO 14151 Ending DEI Programs and Preferencing (3 ICRs) EO 14148 Recissions of Harmful EOs (1 ICR) EO 14243 Eliminating Information Silos (1 ICR) 3/5

100

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 10/06/2025

What Presidential Actions are driving ICR activity? EO 14168 Defending Women from Gender Ideology (22 ICRs) EO 14151 Ending DEI Programs and Preferencing (5 ICRs) EO 14148 Recissions of Harmful EOs (4 ICRs) EO 14153 Alaska’s Resource Potential (1 ICR) EO 14172 Restoring Names (1 ICR) 3/5

100

dataindex.us @dataindex.us · 04/06/2025

What Presidential Actions are driving ICR activity? EO 14168 "Defending Women from Gender Ideology" (31 ICRs) EO 14151 "Ending DEI Programs and Preferencing" (7 ICRs) EO 14148 "Recissions of Harmful EOs" (6 ICRs) Proclamation 10925 "Adjusting Imports of Automobiles" (1 ICR) 3/5

100