Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP)

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Summary

The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) is a nationally representative longitudinal survey that provides comprehensive information on the dynamics of income, employment, household composition, and government program participation. SIPP is also a leading source of data on economic well-being, family dynamics, education, wealth, health insurance, child care, and food security. The survey interviews individuals for several years and provides monthly data about changes in household and family composition and economic circumstances over time.

https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sipp.html
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Data Checkup

Historical Data Availability

No Known Issue

Future Data Availability

No Known Issue

Data Quality

Moderate Risk
The SIPP survey is in the process of being redesigned and the administration has proposed staffing and funding cuts to the program which may impact data collection.

Statutory Context

High Risk
Statutory authorization is vague.

Staffing and Funding

Moderate Risk
From FY2024 to FY2026, the Census Bureau has lost more than 2,500 staff (~20%). While the FY27 President's Budget requests an approximately 30% increase for the Census Bureau, the proposal recommends reductions to many programs and surveys. In May 2026, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its version of the budget, proposing level funding at FY26 levels.

Policy

Moderate Risk
The SIPP survey is in the process of being redesigned and the administration has proposed staffing and funding cuts to the program which may impact data collection.
Last updated: 2026-06-17
Primary URL https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sipp.html

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OMB Control Number 0607-0425
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