Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act

12/20/2024, 12:03 PM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 744.
Bill 118 s 5109, also known as the Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act, aims to update and streamline data practices within the US government. The bill focuses on improving the way government agencies collect, store, and utilize data to make more informed decisions and better serve the public.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of standardized data practices across all government agencies. This will ensure consistency and compatibility in data collection and sharing, making it easier for agencies to collaborate and share information. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the protection of sensitive data, such as personal information and national security data, to prevent unauthorized access and misuse.

Another important component of the bill is the promotion of data transparency and accessibility. The bill requires government agencies to make their data publicly available in a user-friendly format, allowing citizens and researchers to easily access and analyze government data. This transparency will help increase accountability and improve public trust in government decision-making. Overall, the Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act seeks to modernize and improve the way government agencies handle data, with the goal of increasing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in government operations.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5109

Introduced on
2024-09-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/19/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 744.
Bill 118 s 5109, also known as the Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act, aims to update and streamline data practices within the US government. The bill focuses on improving the way government agencies collect, store, and utilize data to make more informed decisions and better serve the public.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of standardized data practices across all government agencies. This will ensure consistency and compatibility in data collection and sharing, making it easier for agencies to collaborate and share information. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the protection of sensitive data, such as personal information and national security data, to prevent unauthorized access and misuse.

Another important component of the bill is the promotion of data transparency and accessibility. The bill requires government agencies to make their data publicly available in a user-friendly format, allowing citizens and researchers to easily access and analyze government data. This transparency will help increase accountability and improve public trust in government decision-making. Overall, the Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act seeks to modernize and improve the way government agencies handle data, with the goal of increasing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in government operations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend section 3520A of title 44, United States Code, to extend the Chief Data Officer Council's sunset and add new authorities for improving Federal agency data governance, including to enable reliable and secure adoption of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Latest Action12/19/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 744.