5 USC § 314 - Statistical expertise

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title: "5 USC § 314 - Statistical expertise"
title_number: 5
title_name: "GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES"
section_number: "314"
section_name: "Statistical expertise"
chapter_number: 3
chapter_name: "POWERS"
subchapter_number: "II"
subchapter_name: "FEDERAL EVIDENCE-BUILDING ACTIVITIES"
part_number: "I"
part_name: "THE AGENCIES GENERALLY"
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last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Added Pub. L. 115–435, title I, § 101(a)(2), Jan. 14, 2019, 132 Stat. 5531.)"
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# § 314. Statistical expertise

**(a)** **In General.—** The head of each agency shall designate the head of any statistical agency or unit within the agency, or in the case of an agency that does not have a statistical agency or unit, any senior agency official with appropriate expertise, as a statistical official to advise on statistical policy, techniques, and procedures. Agency officials engaged in statistical activities may consult with any such statistical official as necessary.

**(b)** **Membership on Interagency Council on Statistical Policy.—** Each statistical official designated under subsection (a) shall serve as a member of the Interagency Council on Statistical Policy established under section 3504(e)(8) of title 44.

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**Source Credit**: (Added Pub. L. 115–435, title I, § 101(a)(2), Jan. 14, 2019, 132 Stat. 5531.)

## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Effective Date

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