To establish the Commission on National Agricultural Statistics Service Modernization to modernize the data collection and reporting processes of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, and for other purposes.
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Overview
This bill establishes a Commission to study and recommend improvements to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The Commission will examine how data collection can be modernized, streamlined, and made more efficient, considering factors like producer response rates, technological advancements, and data quality. It will also assess how these changes can be implemented and estimate associated costs, ultimately aiming to provide recommendations to the President and Congress within two years.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Commission on National Agricultural Statistics Service Modernization.
- Requires the Commission to study NASS data collection processes and recommend improvements.
- The study must address issues like data quality, regional differences, technological adoption, and producer response rates.
- The Commission will include representatives from the Department of Agriculture, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Senate/House Agriculture Committees.
- The Commission must submit a report to the President and Congress within two years outlining its findings and recommendations.
- The Commission is authorized to request information from federal agencies.
- The Commission is exempt from certain Federal Advisory Committee Act regulations.
- The Commission will terminate on September 30, 2030, and is authorized $1,000,000 in funding for fiscal year 2026.
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