Background Users can search for current food policy and obesity legislation filed by Congress, states, and select cities and counties. Topics include but are not limited to obesity prevention, physical activity, nutrition, food access, school nutrition, and weight bias. The Legislation database is maintained by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity which is a non-profit research and public policy organization devoted to improving the world’s diet, preventing obesity,…
Users can view and download data pertaining to employment, income, and program participation of American households. Topics include: child care, program participation, health care utilization, health care costs, disability, school enrollment, and taxes. Background The United States Census Bureau conducts the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). The purpose of the SIPP is to evaluate the effectiveness of federal, state and local government programs. This survey provides information regarding…
Users can generate statistics related to economic and social policy. Topics include: crime, economy, taxes, education, health, healthcare, housing, welfare, income, the workplace, and nonprofit organizations. Background The Urban Institute conducts economic and social policy research to inform public policy. Topics include: crime, economy, taxes, education, health, healthcare, housing, welfare, income, the workplace and nonprofit organizations. Database Capabilities Users can interact with and/or download several datasets pertaining to economic and…