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S. 2952·113th Congress·Senate Bill

Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2014

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Latest action (20 Nov 2014): Introduced

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Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2014 - Establishes in the executive branch a Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking. Directs the Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of the data inventory, data infrastructure, and statistical protocols related to federal policymaking and the statistical and programmatic agencies responsible for maintaining that data to:

• determine the optimal arrangement for which administrative data on federal programs and tax expenditures and related data series may be integrated and made available to facilitate program evaluation, policy-relevant research, and cost-benefit analyses by qualified researchers and institutions;

• make recommendations on how data infrastructure and protocols should be modified to best fulfill those objectives; and

• make recommendations on how best to incorporate outcomes measurement, institutionalize randomized controlled trials, and rigorous impact analysis into program design.

Requires the Commission to consider if and how to create a clearinghouse for program and survey data.

Terminates the Commission not later than 18 months after enactment of this Act.

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What does S. 2952 do?
Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2014 - Establishes in the executive branch a Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking. Directs the Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of the data inventory, data infrastructure, and statistical protocols related to federal policymaking and the statistical and programmatic agencies responsible for maintaining that data to: • determine the optimal arrangement for which administrative data on federal programs and tax expenditures and related data series may be integrated and made available to facilitate program evaluation, policy-relevant research, and cost-benefit analyses by qualified researchers and institutions; • make recommendations on how data infrastructure and protocols should be modified to best fulfill those objectives; and • make recommendations on how best to incorporate outcomes measurement, institutionalize randomized controlled trials, and rigorous impact analysis into program design. Requires the Commission to consider if and how to create a clearinghouse for program and survey data. Terminates the Commission not later than 18 months after enactment of this Act.
Has S. 2952 become law?
Not yet. As of 20 Nov 2014, S. 2952 is introduced.
Who sponsored S. 2952?
S. 2952 was sponsored by Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA] (Democrat-WA), with 0 cosponsors.
What's the latest action on S. 2952?
Introduced (20 Nov 2014).

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