Technology Assessment Office Renamed, Enhanced for Faster Congressional Support
This act renames the Office of Technology Assessment to the Congressional Office of Technology and streamlines its operations. The goal is to provide faster, more reliable technological information to Congress, potentially leading to better decisions on innovation and its impact on citizens' lives.
Key points
The Office of Technology Assessment is renamed the Congressional Office of Technology, emphasizing its role in supporting Congress.
The Office will provide technology information and analyses more quickly, including preliminary findings, speeding up decision-making.
Members of Congress can more easily request technology assessments, and the Office will strive for balance in serving both political parties.
All completed analyses from the Office will be made publicly available, increasing transparency and access to knowledge for citizens.
The Office will coordinate with other government agencies to avoid duplicating research and use public resources more efficiently.
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