To provide the Congressional Budget Office with necessary authorities to expedite the sharing of data from executive branch agencies, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Enrolled (Passed Congress)Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Collins) introduced the following …
Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Collins) introduced the following …
Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Collins) introduced the following …
Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Collins) introduced the following …
Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Collins) introduced the following …
Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Collins) introduced the following …
Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Collins) introduced the following …
Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Collins) introduced the following …
Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Collins) introduced the following …
Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Collins) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill amends the Privacy Act to allow federal agencies to share personal data with the Congressional Budget Office when needed for CBO's official duties, such as scoring legislation and analyzing federal programs.
Who Benefits and How
- CBO gains faster access to federal data for budget analysis
- Congress receives more accurate and timely cost estimates
- Legislative process is improved through better data access
- Taxpayers benefit from more informed budget decisions
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal agencies must share data with CBO upon request
- Privacy protections still apply to CBO's handling of data
- No new burdens on individuals
Key Provisions
- Adds CBO to Privacy Act disclosure exceptions
- Authorizes sharing with CBO Director or authorized representatives
- Applies when data is needed for CBO duties
- CBO must still protect personal information
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Allows the Congressional Budget Office to access federal agency data under the Privacy Act for budget analysis.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Improve CBO access to data for budget analysis"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "director"
- → Director of the Congressional Budget Office
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