Newsletter Archive
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Uncovering Changes to Federal Data: 06/21/2025 – 06/27/2025 ICR Roundup
July 02, 2025by Melanie KleinRead MoreSince January 20, 2025, new Presidential Actions, such as Executive Orders and Proclamations, have required federal agencies to subtly adjust what information they gather and how they ask for it. This is especially true when it comes to language about gender and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Federal data collections leave a digital trail on RegInfo.gov as they evolve, but some footprints are easier to spot than others.
Between June 21 and June 27, 2025, 378 Information Collection Requests (ICRs) were submitted, 286 of which were “common forms.”
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Take Action! Weigh in on Federal Surveys and Forms: 2025-06-27
June 27, 2025by Meghan MauryRead MoreEvery time the government makes a change to a survey or a form — or introduces a new survey or form — you have the right to weigh in on that decision. The Take Action! newsletter highlights surveys or forms the government is changing, renewing, or introducing. Click the links to tell the government what you think about the changes they are making.
Note: The Take Action tab of DataIndex.us provides information about even more surveys, forms, evaluations, and records notices than are listed in your weekly newsletter.
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Federal Surveys Aren't Perfect, But They're Vital to Our Imperfect Democracy
June 26, 2025by Beth JaroszRead MoreMy house has a window that sticks. Locking that window requires perfectly aligned closure and a bit of arm strength. That window is annoying. I use it sparingly.
But I'm not going to burn the house down because of an imperfect window.
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Uncovering Changes to Federal Data: 06/14/2025 – 06/20/2025 ICR Roundup
June 24, 2025Read Moreby Melanie Klein
Since January 20, 2025, new Presidential Actions, such as Executive Orders and Proclamations, have required federal agencies to subtly adjust what information they gather and how they ask for it. This is especially true when it comes to language about gender and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Federal data collections leave a digital trail on RegInfo.gov as they evolve, but some footprints are easier to spot than others.
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Take Action!
June 23, 2025by Meghan MauryRead MoreEvery time the government makes a change to a survey or a form — or introduces a new survey or form — you have the right to weigh in on that decision. The Take Action! newsletter highlights surveys or forms the government is changing, renewing, or introducing. Click the links to tell the government what you think about the changes they are making.
Note: The Take Action tab of DataIndex.us provides information about even more surveys, forms, evaluations, and records notices than are listed in your weekly newsletter.