13 U.S.C. § 1: Definitions

As used in this title, unless the context requires another meaning or unless it is otherwise provided—(1) “Bureau” means the Bureau of the Census; (2) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce; and (3) “respondent” includes a corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, proprietorship, society, joint stock company, individual, or other organization or entity which reported information, or on behalf of which information was reported, in response to a questionnaire, inquiry, or other request of the Bureau.