Deafblind DATA Act mandates Census Bureau to collect and publish data on deafblind individuals in the U.S.

The Deafblind DATA Act requires the Bureau of the Census to collect and publish data on individuals who are both deaf and blind. The Census Bureau must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment, detailing the feasibility of publishing a table summarizing respondents to the American Community Survey who identify as both deaf and blind. Starting in 2026, the Bureau must annually publish a table on its website, including demographic information such as sex, race, and age of respondents, sorted by state.

Deafblind DATA Act mandates Census Bureau to collect and publish data on deafblind individuals in the U.S.

The Deafblind DATA Act requires the Bureau of the Census to collect and publish data on individuals who are both deaf and blind. The Census Bureau must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment, detailing the feasibility of publishing a table summarizing respondents to the American Community Survey who identify as both deaf and blind. Starting in 2026, the Bureau must annually publish a table on its website, including demographic information such as sex, race, and age of respondents, sorted by state.