The U.S. Census Bureau

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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)



The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was enacted in 1966 to provide people a means to access federal agency records, with the exception of those excluded from consideration under the FOIA or protected by one of nine FOIA exemptions.

Gerald W. Gates, Chief of the Policy Office, is the FOIA Officer for the Census Bureau.


Address all FOIA requests regarding Census Bureau records to the FOIA Officer, Policy Office, Room 2430-FB 3, Census Bureau, Washington, D.C.  20233-3700.

If you prefer, you can send FOIA requests by FAX on (301)-457-2654 or by electronic mail ( Policy Office staff ).  Please note that we prefer to send responses only through the U.S. Postal Service or, if requested, by FAX.

If you have any questions about FOIA requests, you can contact Policy Office staff responsible for those activities.
 
 

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Policy Office

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