High Frequency Surveys Program Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (March and May 2026)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form Part A, Attachment Part A, Attachment A_HTOPS March, May Questionnaires_update 2.17.26	Form	Modified	Available
PC_202601-0607-005_022426_012606_1.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-02-24	Available
2026-02459 HTOPS 30 Day FRN 2.9.26.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-09	Available
HighFrequencySurveys_30DayFRN_011226 (2).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-01-29	Available
High Frequency Surveys HTOPS March, May Supporting Statement A_rev with public comment 031226.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-03-12	Available
Part A, Attachment D_Public Comments-combined (1).pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-01-29	Available
Part A, Attachment B_HTOPS March, May PA and PRA Statement_Standard ICR (2).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-01-29	Available
Part A, Attachment C_Respondent Contact Language (1).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-01-29	Available
High Frequency Surveys HTOPS March, May Supporting Statement B (1).docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2026-01-29	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
263027	High-Frequency Surveys Program, Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey	Form	Modified	Part A, Attachment A_HTOPS March, May Questionnaires_update 2.17.26
263027	High-Frequency Surveys Program, Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-1029	ICR Reference No: 202601-0607-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202512-0607-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No: 0607-1029
Title: High Frequency Surveys Program Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (March and May 2026)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/12/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/09/2026
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2029	09/30/2028	09/30/2028
Responses	162,768	0	99,600
Time Burden (Hours)	54,202	0	33,167
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The High-Frequency Surveys Program was established as a natural progression from the creation of the Household Pulse Survey. The Census Bureau developed the Household Pulse Survey to produce near real-time data in a time of urgent and acute need to inform federal and state action in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Changes in the measures over time provided insight into individuals’ experiences on social and economic dimensions during the period of the pandemic. It has evolved to include content on other emergent social and economic issues facing households and is designed to supplement the federal statistical system’s traditional benchmark data products with a new data source that provides relevant and timely information based on a high-quality sample frame, data integration, and cooperative expertise. In January 2025, the HPS and CHP will be relaunched as the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). The HTOPS will continue the strong tradition of the HPS by rapidly providing insight into national events that have social and economic impacts on U.S. households. It will complement more traditional federal surveys by producing data much closer to real time as the events develop and with the new longitudinal design, have the ability to track changes over time. Along with HPS content, the survey will enable the Census Bureau to address research and content development needs for its census and survey programs. The HTOPS will be one more tool among the Census Bureau's data collection efforts to provide the nation with quality, up-to-date information that informs our future.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 8(b), 182, 193, 141
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 55998	08/17/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 5705	02/09/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
High-Frequency Surveys Program, Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey	Part A, Attachment A_HTOPS	Part A, Attachment A_HTOPS March, May Questionnaires_update 2.17.26

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	162,768	99,600	0	63,168	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	54,202	33,167	0	21,035	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Program change added respondents for new months

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,447,123

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 02/09/2026

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