Opportunity
Federal Register #0970-0033
Public Comment Request: Extension of Annual Survey of Refugees Data Collection by ACF, HHS
Buyer
Administration for Children and Families
Posted
April 09, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
0970-0033
This opportunity involves a request for public comments from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regarding the extension of the Annual Survey of Refugees (ASR) data collection through 2027. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Purpose: - Seeking public input on extending the ASR data collection - No changes to the survey form are proposed at this time; a revision is anticipated in 2027 - Survey Details: - The ASR is an annual survey of refugee households who entered the U.S. in the previous five fiscal years - Data supports congressional reporting, program planning, policymaking, and budgeting for refugee resettlement - Procurement Details: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured - This is not a solicitation for goods or services, but a request for public comment on information collection - Unique Requirements: - Focused solely on public input for the continuation of an existing federal survey
Description
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an extension for the Annual Survey of Refugees (ASR) data collection through 2027. The ASR is an annual sample survey of refugee households who entered the U.S. in the previous five fiscal years. There are no changes requested to the survey form at this time, but a revision request is planned for 2027 to improve future annual surveys. The data collected supports congressional reporting requirements and informs program planning, policymaking, and budgeting related to refugee resettlement.