Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act

The Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act updates federal data management by defining key terms like artificial intelligence and clarifying data governance as the policies and procedures agencies use to manage data throughout its lifecycle. It establishes a Chief Data Officer Council to identify ways to improve data collection, quality, and security, including evaluating new technologies and supporting agencies in responsibly adopting AI. The Council must submit regular reports to Congress with recommendations for agencies on developing data assets, governance policies, and AI use, and the Director will issue guidance based on these reports. The bill requires a public inventory of Chief Data Officers and their responsibilities, and expires on December 14, 2031.