Executive Order 13985, titled "Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government," was issued by President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021, to promote equity across federal agencies.
This brief shares findings from a November 2021 survey of state SNAP agencies about their use of the SNAP ARPA funds in fiscal year 2021, and their initial planned activities for fiscal year 2022 and 2023.
American Public Human Services Association (APHSA)
This article explores ongoing efforts to modernize state unemployment insurance (UI) systems, addressing long-standing inefficiencies and challenges exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This report provides an overview of artificial intelligence (AI), key policy considerations, and federal government activities related to AI development and regulation.
The report highlights that many eligible low-income children are not receiving WIC benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, with participation rates varying significantly by state and lagging behind programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
Code for America partnered with the CBPP, Civilla, and Nava to launch the Integrated Benefits Initiative, testing and piloting human-centered approaches to improve outcomes and learn what an optimal safety net could look like. This article describes key takeaways from short-term pilots implemented as part of this project.
This article discusses the challenges of today’s centralized identity management and investigates current developments regarding verifiable credentials and digital wallets.
This playbook provides federal agencies with guidance on implementing AI in a way that is ethical, transparent, and aligned with public trust principles.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The pandemic has shown how difficult it can be for the US to succeed with major technology projects. Various leading design thinkers discuss strategies for building more efficient and effective government technology.
