American Time Use Survey (ATUS)

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1 Expired ICR 1 New ICR

Summary

The American Time Use Survey (ATUS) provides nationally representative estimates of how, where, and with whom Americans spend their time, and is the only federal survey providing data on the full range of nonmarket activities. These activities include work, childcare, housework, watching television, volunteering, and socializing.

Agency DOL, BLS
Related Agency DOC, CENSUS
Data Checkup

Historical Data Availability

No Known Issue

Future Data Availability

High Risk
The government shutdown suspended field operations temporarily. The effect on fall 2025 data collection is unknown.

Data Quality

No Known Issue

Statutory Context

High Risk
Statutory authorization is vague.

Resources

High Risk
The BLS Commissioner was removed, many leadership roles remain vacant, and reductions in staffing have affected the ability to maintain core data collections. Prior to the shutdown, hiring had resumed to augment some data collection.

Policy

No Known Issue
Last updated: 2025-12-16

Details

OMB Control Number 1220-0175
Authorizing Statutes 13 USC 9, 29 USC 1
Related ICRs
Reference Number Title Agency Status Request Type
202302-1220-001 Expired American Time Use Survey DOL/BLS Active
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
202504-1220-002 American Time Use Survey DOL/BLS Active
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
202512-1220-003 New American Time Use Survey DOL/BLS Active
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection

Resources

Resource Status Summary Good 0 of 185 resources in this collection showed a discrepancy in their most recent check.
Collection Status Last Checked 4:17 AM Dec 03, 2025

Primary Resources

American Time Use Survey (ATUS)

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URL https://www.bls.gov/tus/
Resource Types None
Began Tracking Jul 09, 2025
Latest status ok checked at 4:17 AM Dec 03, 2025

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