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Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act

10/5/2024, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 1549

Bill 118 s 1549, also known as the Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to increase transparency and accessibility of data produced by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The CBO is a nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to Congress, and its data is crucial for lawmakers to make informed decisions on legislation.

The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that the public and Congress have easier access to the data and analysis produced by the CBO. It requires the CBO to make its data available in a machine-readable format on its website, allowing for easier analysis and comparison of budgetary information. This will help increase transparency and accountability in the budgeting process.

Additionally, the bill requires the CBO to provide training and technical assistance to Congress and the public on how to use the data effectively. This will help ensure that lawmakers and the public can make informed decisions based on the CBO's analysis. Overall, the Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act aims to improve transparency and accessibility of important budgetary data produced by the CBO, ultimately leading to more informed decision-making by Congress and the public.

Congressional Summary of S 1549

Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act

This bill exempts the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) from the Privacy Act of 1974 to expedite the sharing of data and information between CBO and federal agencies.

Under current law, the Privacy Act of 1974 generally prohibits federal agencies from disclosing certain records pertaining to an individual without the individual's prior written consent. This bill allows federal agencies to disclose such records to CBO (or to an authorized representative of CBO) without obtaining the prior written consent of the individual.

Several agencies, including the Government Accountability Office and the National Archives and Records Administration, are currently exempt from these requirements, and this bill adds CBO to the list of exemptions.

Current Status of Bill S 1549

Bill S 1549 is currently in the status of Signed by President since October 2, 2024. Bill S 1549 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 10, 2023.  Bill S 1549's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-104. as of October 2, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1549

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1549

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Census and government statistics
- Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
- Congressional-executive branch relations
- Criminal justice information and records
- Freedom of information
- Government information and archives
- Health information and medical records
- Personnel records
- Student records

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1549

Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act
Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act
Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act
Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act
Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act
A bill to provide the Congressional Budget Office with necessary authorities to expedite the sharing of data from executive branch agencies, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Emelia Barbee

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1 year ago

This bill is bad news for us, it's gonna mess everything up for everyone.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1549

Gary C. Peters
Gary C. Peters
MichiganDemocrat
James Lankford
James Lankford
OklahomaRepublican
Susan M. Collins
Susan M. Collins
MaineRepublican

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