美国人口普查局正在雇用1 500名工人参加2026年的测试,以改进2030年人口普查之前的计票方法,尽管在资金和人员配备方面存在挑战。 The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring 1,500 workers for a 2026 test to improve counting methods ahead of the 2030 census, despite funding and staffing challenges.

美国人口普查局已开始招聘1 500名临时工人参加2026年6个州的人口普查测试,以便在2030年人口普查之前改进难以接触人口的计票方法。 The U.S. Census Bureau has started recruiting 1,500 temporary workers for the 2026 Census Test in six states to improve counting methods for hard-to-reach populations ahead of the 2030 census. 尽管在目前政府关闭期间被贴上了任务关键优先事项的标签,但由于资金不确定和事先冻结雇用,该局仍面临招聘延误,引起对人员配置和透明度的关切。 Despite being labeled a mission-critical priority amid the ongoing government shutdown, the bureau faces hiring delays due to funding uncertainty and a prior hiring freeze, raising concerns over staffing and transparency. 该局撤回了一份公告,详细说明使用USPS载体和将测试参与率降低30%的计划,而试验场当地官员报告没有推广计划。 The bureau withdrew a public notice detailing plans to use USPS carriers and reduce test participation by 30%, and local officials in test sites report no outreach. 2030年人口普查结果将决定国会的代表权、联邦供资和重新划分选区。 The 2030 census results will determine congressional representation, federal funding, and redistricting.