Statistical Agency Integrity and Independence Act of 2025

Key Points

• Sets 6-year terms for the leaders of major federal data agencies, with terms staggered so they don’t all turn over at once.
• Requires Senate confirmation for the heads of the Census Bureau, Labor Statistics, Education Statistics, and Justice Statistics.
• Limits when a President can fire these agency heads to “for cause,” like proven neglect of duty or wrongdoing—not because of what the data says.
• Gives agency leaders final say over how data is collected, what reports say, and when data is released, with schedule changes explained publicly.
• Bans using political loyalty tests when hiring or promoting professional staff at these agencies.