Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act

10/4/2024, 8:07 PM

Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act

This bill specifies that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is authorized to obtain data from executive branch agencies with or without a written agreement if CBO maintains the same level of confidentiality that is required of the agency that provides the data.

The bill also requires CBO to submit a report to Congress regarding requests for information from executive branch agencies and any challenges it faced in accessing the information.

Bill 118 hr 7032, also known as the Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to improve transparency and accountability in the federal budgeting process. The bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to share certain data and information with Congress, including the assumptions and methodologies used in preparing cost estimates for legislation.

The main purpose of the bill is to ensure that members of Congress have access to the information they need to make informed decisions about the budget. By requiring the CBO to share its data with Congress, the bill aims to increase the accuracy and reliability of cost estimates for proposed legislation.

The bill also includes provisions to protect the confidentiality of certain data shared by the CBO, in order to prevent the misuse or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. Additionally, the bill requires the CBO to provide training and technical assistance to congressional staff on how to interpret and use the data provided. Overall, the Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act is intended to promote transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making in the federal budgeting process. It seeks to ensure that members of Congress have access to the information they need to make sound fiscal decisions on behalf of the American people.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 7032

Introduced on
2024-01-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate
To President
Signed by President
Became Public Law

Purpose and Summary

Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act

This bill specifies that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is authorized to obtain data from executive branch agencies with or without a written agreement if CBO maintains the same level of confidentiality that is required of the agency that provides the data.

The bill also requires CBO to submit a report to Congress regarding requests for information from executive branch agencies and any challenges it faced in accessing the information.

Bill 118 hr 7032, also known as the Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to improve transparency and accountability in the federal budgeting process. The bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to share certain data and information with Congress, including the assumptions and methodologies used in preparing cost estimates for legislation.

The main purpose of the bill is to ensure that members of Congress have access to the information they need to make informed decisions about the budget. By requiring the CBO to share its data with Congress, the bill aims to increase the accuracy and reliability of cost estimates for proposed legislation.

The bill also includes provisions to protect the confidentiality of certain data shared by the CBO, in order to prevent the misuse or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. Additionally, the bill requires the CBO to provide training and technical assistance to congressional staff on how to interpret and use the data provided. Overall, the Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act is intended to promote transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making in the federal budgeting process. It seeks to ensure that members of Congress have access to the information they need to make sound fiscal decisions on behalf of the American people.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide the Congressional Budget Office with necessary authorities to expedite the sharing of data from executive branch agencies, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Congressional-executive branch relations•
Government information and archives

Comments

APPROVED
ZF
Zion Frost
@radhuni_sassafras_casalinga63557
Sounds like a good idea to me! Sharing data can help make better decisions. Let's work together for a more transparent government. #HR7032 #DataSharingAct 🇺🇸

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/11/2024

Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act

This bill specifies that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is authorized to obtain data from executive branch agencies with or without a written agreement if CBO maintains the...


Latest Action9/30/2024
Became Public Law No: 118-89.