The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to communicate clearly in a way the public can understand. The Act states that plain writing means "writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience."
The Census Bureau has long sought to improve communications with the public, dependent as we are on public cooperation in our censuses and surveys. We at the Census Bureau are committed to writing new documents in plain language.
The Plain Writing Act requires federal agencies to use plain language in public documents, particularly those that —
The Census Bureau follows all reguirements and guidance provided by our parent agency the U.S. Department of Commerce. Their plain language page provides detailed recommendations and other resources.