Territories Statistics Collection Equity Act

The Territories Statistics Collection Equity Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1400, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the disparities in data collection and reporting between the US territories and the states.

Currently, the US territories, such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands, face challenges in obtaining accurate and comprehensive data due to limitations in funding and resources. This lack of data hinders the territories' ability to make informed policy decisions and access federal funding.

The Territories Statistics Collection Equity Act aims to rectify this issue by providing additional funding and resources to improve data collection efforts in the territories. This includes establishing a grant program to support statistical agencies in the territories, as well as requiring federal agencies to include data from the territories in their reports and analyses. By ensuring that the territories have access to accurate and comprehensive data, the Territories Statistics Collection Equity Act seeks to promote equity and fairness in decision-making processes at both the federal and territorial levels. This bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step towards addressing the data disparities that exist between the territories and the states.