Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act

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Legislation Details

Amends title 44 of the United States Code to modernize data practices in government.
Introduces definitions for “artificial intelligence” and “data governance.”
Updates qualifications for Chief Data Officers to focus on data management and governance.
Revives section 3520A of title 44, effective retroactively to December 14, 2024, after its repeal.
Establishes a Chief Data Officer Council with responsibilities to improve data governance and evaluate technology solutions.
Requires the Council to submit reports to Congress on its activities and recommendations for data governance and artificial intelligence use.
Mandates the Director to provide guidance to agencies based on the Council’s reports.
Requires the creation and annual update of an inventory of Chief Data Officers and their responsibilities.
Calls for a report from the Comptroller General on the effectiveness of the Council’s duties and any challenges faced.
Specifies that the legislation does not require agencies to implement the Council’s recommendations.
Includes a sunset provision, stating the section will expire on December 14, 2031.
No additional funds are authorized for implementing the Act.

Amends title 44 of the United States Code to modernize data practices in government.
Introduces definitions for “artificial intelligence” and “data governance.”
Updates qualifications for Chief Data Officers to focus on data management and governance.
Revives section 3520A of title 44, effective retroactively to December 14, 2024, after its repeal.
Establishes a Chief Data Officer Council with responsibilities to improve data governance and evaluate technology solutions.
Requires the Council to submit reports to Congress on its activities and recommendations for data governance and artificial intelligence use.
Mandates the Director to provide guidance to agencies based on the Council’s reports.
Requires the creation and annual update of an inventory of Chief Data Officers and their responsibilities.
Calls for a report from the Comptroller General on the effectiveness of the Council’s duties and any challenges faced.
Specifies that the legislation does not require agencies to implement the Council’s recommendations.
Includes a sunset provision, stating the section will expire on December 14, 2031.
No additional funds are authorized for implementing the Act.