Statement from the Data Foundation on the Trump Administration’s President’s Management Agenda

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 8, 2025 – The following is a statement from Nick Hart, President and CEO of the Data Foundation, on the announcement of the President’s Management Agenda (PMA) on performance.gov and through an Office of Management and Budget memo (OMB-M-26-03):

"The Data Foundation welcomes the Trump Administration's President's Management Agenda framework and its focus on eliminating waste and improving government efficiency. The PMA's commitment to "eliminate data silos and duplicative data collection" and "reduce wasteful processes through artificial intelligence" reflects principles we've championed for years—that high-quality government data serves as essential infrastructure for both efficient operations and American competitiveness.

The Data Foundation's People's Data 100 initiative directly supports the strategic prioritization the PMA envisions. Through an open nomination process, we're identifying which national datasets deliver the greatest value to Americans—from GPS and weather data powering daily decisions to business filings enabling market transparency. 

However, achieving the PMA's efficiency and accountability goals will require prioritizing the very data infrastructure that makes measurement of results possible. We cannot verify improvements or prevent fraud without maintaining the statistical agencies, data systems, and evidence-building capacity that provide reliable information.

As these management reforms move forward, we encourage the Administration to:

• Prioritize core data infrastructure that enables the accountability and measurement the PMA demands

• Use evidence-based frameworks to distinguish between genuine waste and functions that deliver measurable public value

• Advance Evidence Act regulations enabling secure data sharing that supports both AI priorities and fraud prevention

• Establish clear standards ensuring agencies use the best reasonably available information that is fit-for-purpose—appropriately aligned with intended regulatory and policy uses

• Ensure continued public access to data Americans have already paid for through taxes and regulatory compliance

The Data Foundation and our Data Coalition members stand ready to support the PMA's relevant objectives that align with our mission, while working to ensure that necessary data infrastructure continues serving the American people."

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About the Data Foundation

The Data Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that champions the use of open data and evidence-informed public policy to make society better for everyone. As a nonpartisan think tank, we conduct research, collaborative thought leadership, and advocacy programs that advance practical policies for the creation and use of accessible, trustworthy data. Our activities proactively address emerging data-related needs in the country with the goal of devising realistic solutions, accelerating policy coordination, and advancing innovation. The Data Foundation is recognized by Candid Guidestar with the Platinum Seal of Transparency and received 4-Stars from Charity Navigator. To learn more, visit www.datafoundation.org. (LEI: 254900I43CTC59RFW495)