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OPEN Government Data Act

4/7/2025, 2:56 PM

Summary of Bill S 2852

The OPEN Government Data Act, also known as Bill 114 s 2852, is a piece of legislation that aims to make government data more accessible and transparent to the public. The bill requires federal agencies to publish their data in a machine-readable format that is easily accessible to the public. This data includes information on government spending, regulations, and other important government activities.

The OPEN Government Data Act also establishes a Chief Data Officer within each federal agency to oversee the implementation of the bill and ensure that data is being properly managed and made available to the public. Additionally, the bill requires agencies to create and maintain an inventory of their data assets, which will help to identify valuable data that can be shared with the public.

Overall, the OPEN Government Data Act is designed to promote transparency and accountability within the federal government by making government data more readily available to the public. By requiring agencies to publish their data in a machine-readable format and appointing Chief Data Officers to oversee data management, the bill aims to improve government efficiency and increase public trust in government institutions.

Current Status of Bill S 2852

Bill S 2852 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2016. Bill S 2852 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on April 26, 2016.  Bill S 2852's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 12, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2852

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2852

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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