Proposed Collection of Food Price Data in Non-Contiguous States and U.S. Territories
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This law proposes the collection of food price data in non-contiguous states and U.S. territories, specifically targeting Alaska, American Samoa, CNMI, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The data collected will be used to inform federal nutrition policies, such as the Thrifty Food Plan, by providing accurate and up-to-date information on food prices in these regions. The collection process will involve various methods including electronic retailer data, WIC EBT data, web scraping, and in-store surveys.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of a new information collection for food price data.
- Focus on non-contiguous states and U.S. territories.
- Use of multiple collection methods including web scraping and in-store surveys.
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit written comments on the proposed food price data collection by June 8, 2026
Provide retailer contact information and participate in data collection activities as requested by study team
Provide electronic retailer data including point-of-sale system data, inventory management system price data, and/or commercial scanner data
Provide WIC EBT transaction data for food price analysis
Allow web scraping of retailer website pricing data or provide website price data directly