Modernizing Congressional Research Service's Access to Government Data
This Act aims to streamline the Congressional Research Service's (CRS) ability to obtain information directly from federal agencies. This will enable CRS to provide more timely and accurate data to Congress, potentially leading to better legislative decisions that indirectly impact citizens' lives. The Act also ensures that data confidentiality will be maintained at the same level as required by the source agencies.
Key points
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) will gain direct access to data from federal agencies, speeding up research processes.
Government agencies will be required to furnish requested information to CRS in a timely manner.
Confidentiality of obtained data will be strictly maintained, with CRS employees subject to the same penalties for unauthorized disclosure as source agency employees.
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