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The Legislative Branch’s Role in Advancing Sustainable Data Practices

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Congress has a pivotal role to play in ensuring that the government is engaging in sustainable data practices. What have been some recent legislative wins when it comes to data management? How can Congress incorporate data best practices into future legislation? And what is their responsibility to ensure the successful implementation of data laws?

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In the course of our work, the Data Coalition advocates for appropriate data standards and access mechanisms, promotes the need for sufficient resources for data quality and evaluation activities, educates government leaders and stakeholders about the potential benefits of better data policy, and convenes the data community to support solutions that drive needed transformation in our approaches to using data.  

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