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119-hconres-32119th Congress

Congressional Evidence-Based Policymaking Resolution

Sponsored By: Representative Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would create a legislative Commission to strengthen how Congress uses federal data to support policy decisions and promote broader, more usable data for evaluation. It centers on improving data access, measurement, and technical expertise for better evidence-based policymaking.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Create a congressional data and evidence commission

If adopted by both chambers, this resolution would create a 12-member commission in Congress. Appointments would be due within 45 days after adoption. The Speaker and the Senate majority leader would each name one co-chair. The co-chairs would appoint a Director, paid no more than the Executive Schedule Level V rate. The Director could hire up to 8 full-time and 4 part-time staff. House and Senate staff could be detailed to help. Commission staff would be covered by the Congressional Accountability Act. Current Members of Congress could not serve. The commission could adopt recommendations only if two-thirds agree. It could send interim reports to the Speaker and the Senate majority leader. A final report would be due by the last day of the 119th Congress. Funding would be authorized as needed, split 50% from House accounts and 50% from the Senate contingent fund.

Study better use of data in government

This resolution would direct the commission to study how Congress and agencies use data to make decisions. It would recommend ways to build evidence for major programs, help states open data, and improve legal access to administrative and survey data. It would push for outcomes measurement, real-time machine-readable data for lawmakers, and more data and privacy experts in Congress. It would also weigh whether to create a congressional Chief Data Officer and how that office should work.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]

SC • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 5/13/2025

  • Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 5/13/2025

  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 5/13/2025

  • Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 5/23/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 5/23/2025

  • Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 11/12/2025

Roll Call Votes

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