Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2016

Bill 114 hr 1831, also known as the Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2016, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of establishing a commission to promote the use of evidence-based research in the development of public policy.

The bill proposed the creation of a bipartisan commission, consisting of experts in the fields of research, statistics, and public policy, to review and make recommendations on how to improve the use of data and evidence in decision-making processes within the federal government.

The commission would be tasked with identifying best practices for collecting, analyzing, and using data to inform policy decisions, as well as developing guidelines for agencies to follow in order to ensure that their policies are based on sound evidence. Additionally, the bill called for the commission to submit a report to Congress and the President outlining its findings and recommendations, with the goal of increasing transparency and accountability in the policymaking process. Overall, the Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2016 aimed to promote a more data-driven approach to governance, with the ultimate goal of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of government programs and policies.