Political Quotes

“The Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act was introduced in the House by Representative Paul Ryan and in the Senate by Senator Patty Murray on April 16, 2015. The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform ordered the bill reported by voice vote on May 19, 2015. The bill, as amended, will create a 15-member commission to study ways to improve the use of administrative data on Federal programs and tax expenditures. The commission would also consider whether to establish a clearinghouse for information collected by Federal agencies. Federal agencies collect a large amount of data on existing programs, and they are also the beneficiaries of those programs. Too often, however, Federal agencies do not share data with other agencies or with private researchers in a way that can help determine what is working and what is not. The administration called for greater use of evidence to improve Federal programs, especially in the areas of education, health, and international development programs. The authors of this bill have worked with the administration in drafting this legislation. In examining ways to better use administrative data, it is critical to ensure that the privacy of individuals continues to be protected. That is why the members of this commission would be required to have expertise not only in economics and statistics, but also in data security and confidentiality.…”