H.R. 4174 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018
H.R. 4174 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Oct 31, 2017, sponsored by Paul D. Ryan with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 31, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 115-435
What it does
Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 This bill requires agency data to be accessible and requires agencies to plan to develop statistical evidence to support policymaking. TITLE I--FEDERAL EVIDENCE-BUILDING ACTIVITIES (Sec. 101) The bill requires agencies to submit annually to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress a systematic plan for identifying and addressing policy questions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Paul D. Ryan (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 31, 2017
- Passed the HouseNov 15, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJan 2, 2019
- Became lawJan 14, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-435. (Jan 14, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Dec 21, 2018 · Passed356–17
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking ActHouse · Dec 21, 2018
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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