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# 13 U.S.C. § 195 - Use of sampling
## Text
Except for the determination of population for purposes of apportionment of Representatives in Congress among the several States, the Secretary shall, if he considers it feasible, authorize the use of the statistical method known as “sampling” in carrying out the provisions of this title.
(Added Pub. L. 85207, § 14, Aug. 28, 1957, 71 Stat. 484; amended Pub. L. 94521, § 10, Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2464.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments1976—Pub. L. 94521 substituted “for purposes of apportionment of Representatives in Congress among the several States, the Secretary shall, if he considers it feasible” for “for apportionment purposes, the Secretary may, where he deems it appropriate”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1976 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 94521 effective Oct. 17, 1976, see section 17 of Pub. L. 94521, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.