Expediting Data Sharing for Congressional Budget Office
This new law streamlines how the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) can obtain data from government agencies. This will enable the CBO to analyze the budgetary impact of proposed legislation more quickly and effectively, potentially leading to more informed legislative decisions. Citizens can expect more accurate and timely budget analyses, indirectly influencing public debates on spending and taxes.
Key points
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) gains broader authority to quickly obtain data from executive agencies, even without written agreements.
Government agencies must share data with CBO while maintaining the required level of confidentiality.
No future laws can limit CBO's data access unless explicitly stated.
CBO will report on challenges faced in accessing information, increasing process transparency.
Status:
Became Law
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