APDU’s advocacy efforts cover a broad range of data issues and enable its members, from the casual user to the power user, to provide input to decision makers on important public data issues.  APDU’s advocacy efforts include:

Representing APDU Member Interests on Formal Committees

APDU members’ interests are represented on a variety of formal committees, including the Decennial Census Advisory Committee and COPAFS.

Conducting Public Data Advocacy Efforts

APDU conducts advocacy on issues and events that affect public data.  APDU’s Board of Directors provides direct input to decision makers involved in key issues to provide them with APDU members’ concerns.

To obtain APDU’s involvement in your public data issue, please contact info@apdu.org.

Providing a Database of Opportunities for Public Comment on Data Collections

APDU maintains a list of current opportunities for public comment on federal data collections listed in the Federal Register.  The comment process is one effective way that APDU members can make their views known about the value, content, and methods used to collect federal data.

Learn more about the public comment process.  If you submit comments, please send a copy to info@apdu.org.

Supporting Data Users as Advocates

You, too, can be a powerful advocate on statistical issues in Congress.  See Communicating with Congress: How to Deliver the Message for more information.