Commission to Study the Federal Statistical System Act of 1996
Latest action (25 Sep 1996): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 2119, the Commission to Study the Federal Statistical System Act of 1996, would create a 13-member commission to examine the federal government's system for collecting and reporting statistics, such as the Consumer Price Index, gross domestic product, trade data, wage data, and poverty rate figures. Members would be appointed by the President, the Senate, and the House, with limits on how many could belong to the same political party, and would be required to have expertise in fields such as economics, demography, actuarial science, or finance. The commission would study issues including the accuracy of key statistics, possible consolidation of statistical agencies, use of technology for disseminating data, protection of individual privacy, and comparisons with other countries' statistical systems, then submit an interim report by June 1, 1998, and a final report by January 15, 1999, before terminating 90 days later.
The bill would primarily affect federal statistical agencies—such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of the Census—by subjecting their operations, data collection methods, and coordination practices to outside review. It could also indirectly affect businesses, researchers, and policymakers who rely on federal statistics, since the commission's recommendations might lead to changes in how such data is gathered or reported. The bill authorizes $2.5 million for fiscal year 1997, $5 million for 1998, and $2.5 million for 1999 to fund the commission's work.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on September 25, 1996, by Senator Daniel Moynihan, with Senator Bob Kerrey as a cosponsor, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. It did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the 104th Congress.
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Official summary
Commission to Study the Federal Statistical System Act of 1996 - Establishes the Commission to Study the Federal Statistical System. Directs the Commission to study all matters relating to Federal statistical infrastructure, including longitudinal surveys conducted by private agencies and partially funded by the Federal Government. Authorizes appropriations.
Common questions
- What does S. 2119 do?
- S. 2119, the Commission to Study the Federal Statistical System Act of 1996, would create a 13-member commission to examine the federal government's system for collecting and reporting statistics, such as the Consumer Price Index, gross domestic product, trade data, wage data, and poverty rate figures. Members would be appointed by the President, the Senate, and the House, with limits on how many could belong to the same political party, and would be required to have expertise in fields such as economics, demography, actuarial science, or finance. The commission would study issues including the accuracy of key statistics, possible consolidation of statistical agencies, use of technology for disseminating data, protection of individual privacy, and comparisons with other countries' statistical systems, then submit an interim report by June 1, 1998, and a final report by January 15, 1999, before terminating 90 days later. The bill would primarily affect federal statistical agencies—such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of the Census—by subjecting their operations, data collection methods, and coordination practices to outside review. It could also indirectly affect businesses, researchers, and policymakers who rely on federal statistics, since the commission's recommendations might lead to changes in how such data is gathered or reported. The bill authorizes $2.5 million for fiscal year 1997, $5 million for 1998, and $2.5 million for 1999 to fund the commission's work. The bill was introduced in the Senate on September 25, 1996, by Senator Daniel Moynihan, with Senator Bob Kerrey as a cosponsor, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. It did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the 104th Congress.
- Has S. 2119 become law?
- Not yet. As of 25 Sep 1996, S. 2119 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 2119?
- S. 2119 was sponsored by Sen. Daniel Moynihan [D-NY, 1977-2000] (Democrat-NY), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2119?
- Introduced (25 Sep 1996).
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