Information Quality Assurance Act

1/4/2025, 11:17 AM

Information Quality Assurance Act

This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to revise the guidelines for federal agencies with respect to the dissemination or use of influential information or evidence, which includes scientific, technical, demographic, economic, financial, and statistical information or evidence that has (or reasonably will have) a clear or substantial impact in developing, issuing, or informing the public about a rule or guidance of the agency.

The guidelines must ensure that federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available influential information and evidence in developing, issuing, or informing the public about the rules and guidance of the agency.

An agency also must publish any model, methodology, or source of scientific or technical information relied on in issuing or developing any rule or guidance. 

Bill 118 hr 7219, also known as the Information Quality Assurance Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that information disseminated by federal agencies is accurate, reliable, and unbiased.

The bill requires federal agencies to establish guidelines and procedures for ensuring the quality of information they release to the public. This includes conducting thorough fact-checking, using reliable sources, and providing transparent explanations of data and methodology.

Additionally, the bill requires agencies to respond to requests for correction of information within a reasonable timeframe. If a request for correction is denied, the agency must provide a detailed explanation for the decision. The Information Quality Assurance Act also establishes an independent oversight board to review agency compliance with the guidelines and procedures outlined in the bill. This board will have the authority to investigate complaints of inaccurate information and recommend corrective actions to agencies. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 7219 is to promote transparency and accountability in the dissemination of information by federal agencies, ensuring that the public can trust the information they receive from the government.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 7219
Introduced on
2024-02-05
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/7/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Information Quality Assurance Act

This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to revise the guidelines for federal agencies with respect to the dissemination or use of influential information or evidence, which includes scientific, technical, demographic, economic, financial, and statistical information or evidence that has (or reasonably will have) a clear or substantial impact in developing, issuing, or informing the public about a rule or guidance of the agency.

The guidelines must ensure that federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available influential information and evidence in developing, issuing, or informing the public about the rules and guidance of the agency.

An agency also must publish any model, methodology, or source of scientific or technical information relied on in issuing or developing any rule or guidance. 

Bill 118 hr 7219, also known as the Information Quality Assurance Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that information disseminated by federal agencies is accurate, reliable, and unbiased.

The bill requires federal agencies to establish guidelines and procedures for ensuring the quality of information they release to the public. This includes conducting thorough fact-checking, using reliable sources, and providing transparent explanations of data and methodology.

Additionally, the bill requires agencies to respond to requests for correction of information within a reasonable timeframe. If a request for correction is denied, the agency must provide a detailed explanation for the decision. The Information Quality Assurance Act also establishes an independent oversight board to review agency compliance with the guidelines and procedures outlined in the bill. This board will have the authority to investigate complaints of inaccurate information and recommend corrective actions to agencies. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 7219 is to promote transparency and accountability in the dissemination of information by federal agencies, ensuring that the public can trust the information they receive from the government.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo ensure that Federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to develop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics
Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Government information and archives•
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

Comments

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Helena Dickson
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Latest Summary6/3/2024

Information Quality Assurance Act

This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to revise the guidelines for federal agencies with respect to the dissemination or use of influential information or evidence, which in...

Latest Action12/9/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687.