The U.S. Census Bureau, part of the Department of Commerce, is requesting public comments on a new information collection for the 2025 National Household Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey (FoodAPS) Pilot Test. This survey aims to gather detailed data on household food purchases and influencing factors to support research and policymaking on health, hunger, and nutrition policies. The Census Bureau will test new methods for collecting this information electronically and hopes to use this pilot study to plan a larger, nationally representative survey in 2027. Public comments are invited to ensure the survey minimizes reporting burdens and meets its objectives.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Census Bureau wants to hear what people think about a test they are planning. This test will help them figure out better ways to learn about people's food shopping habits, which they hope will help make better rules about health and how people get food.