Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2014
Latest action (20 Nov 2014): Introduced
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Official summary
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.
Common questions
- 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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