This section summarizes important policies governing the collection and release of federal data and key tools for implementation. These policies have been set in many ways - through legislation, executive orders, and memoranda from federal departments, offices, and agencies. This section also includes proposed legislation that, while not yet law, reflects current thinking on key federal data issues.
What It Does: Modernizes the federal grants system in several ways, including data standards for reporting on the use of federal funds and requirements for publishing data on grants openly
Who It Involves: Federal grant-making agencies as well as recipients of federal grants and cooperative agreements
Read MoreWhat It Does: Improves how the Federal Government makes data available to the public to facilitate transparency, improve governance, and spur innovation
Who It Involves: All federal departments, offices, and agencies that collect and publish data
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