Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.

Evidence Act Hub



The Data Foundation Evidence Act Hub focuses on the resources, people, processes, and often funding needed to have effective data and evidence used while policies are being implemented. Our work on evidence capacity focuses on multi-year learning agendas, engagement strategies, evaluation policy to use data for impact, data and AI literacy, and evidence transparency to specifically highlight these needs.

The U.S. government collects vast amounts of data that can and should be analyzed to inform government policy. The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act (Evidence Act) presents major government-wide reforms for making data more accessible and useful for decision-making. At the heart of the Evidence Act is the goal of increasing availability of federal data to build evidence about government programs and policies. The law does this while maintaining strict privacy protections so that personally identifiable information is safeguarded. 

The Data Foundation is committed to ensuring the Evidence Act is successfully implemented and seeing more evidence-informed and data-driven decision-making throughout government. Activities include: 

  • Identifying and improving processes in government that enable improved data quality and access without inhibiting use
  • Developing of agency learning agendas with key data collection, management, and evaluation attributes


  • Promoting of effective agency evaluation policies, standards, and practices

Related Blogs, Publications, and Events
Press Releases
Data Foundation Releases Second ‘Evidence Capacity Pulse Report’

April 30, 2025, Data Foundation Releases Second ‘Evidence Capacity Pulse Report’ Monit More...
Reports
Breaking Down Barriers: Implementing the Evidence Act for Education and Workforc

More...
Press Releases
Data Foundation Convenes Nutrition and Tech Leaders for Event ‘Amplifying Heal

Leading experts will explore data-driven solutions for health and nutrition challenges dur More...

Data Fdn Launches SAFE-Track: Anonymous, Encrypted Portal to Document Fed Data & Evidence Changes
Press Releases and Statements - EIDM
Data Foundation Statement on Changes to Federal Evaluation Activities

Data Foundation documents rapid changes to federal evaluation capacity, including eliminat More...

Data Foundation Logo - Statement
Press Releases and Statements - Open Dat
Data Foundation Statement on the Evolving Federal Data and Evidence Ecosystem in

Data Foundation Launches Initiative to Document Changes to Federal Data and Evidence Activ More...
Blogs
Transforming Federal Public Engagement: New OMB Guidance Sets Course for 2025

More...
Past Events
Understanding OMB's New "Open by Default" Data Management Guidance

The Data Foundation held a 30-minute webinar examining the White House Office of Manageme More...
Blogs
OMB Re-Establishes the CDO Council, Advancing Data Coordination & Capacity

This week, on January 15, 2025, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) admi More...

Show more

Evidence-Capacity Initiatives and Reports

The Data Foundation manages key initiatives and provides objective analysis tracking how public and private sector activities impact the nation's ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate government program effectiveness. The Data Foundation's SAFE-Track portal and #MyDataStory initiative are ongoing efforts to help all stakeholders understand the evolving landscape of federal evidence infrastructure.

The Data Foundation has begun compiling Evidence Capacity Pulse Reports on the patterns emerging in America's evidence-building capacity in both the public and private sectors. By taking information gathered through confidential SAFE-Track submissions, Data Foundation research, and engagement with our community, we are providing objective analysis that seeks to help all stakeholders understand the evolving landscape of federal evidence infrastructure.

You can view our current Evidence Capacity Pulse Reports below:

March 19, 2025 — Download the Report

April — Coming Soon

Search Evidence Act Hub

AI//Blogs//Blogs - Evidence-Informed Decision-Making//Blogs - Open Data//CDO Hub//Data Policy//Data Sharing//Evidence Act Hub//Evidence Capacity//Key Laws - Data Sharing & Privacy//Key Laws - Evidence-Informed Decision-Making//Key Laws - Federal Data Workforce//Key Laws - Innovation and Emerging Technology//Key Laws - Open Data//Key Legislation - Evidence-Informed Decision-Making//Past Events//Press Releases//Press Releases and Statements//Press Releases and Statements - Data Sharing & Privacy//Press Releases and Statements - EIDM//Press Releases and Statements - Innovation & Emerging Technology//Press Releases and Statements - Open Data//Privacy//Publications//Reports//Resources//Resources - Data Sharing & Privacy//Resources - Evidence-Informed Decision-Making//Resources - Innovation and Emerging Technology//Resources - Open Data//Use Cases

Related Info

image

DATA FOUNDATION
1100 13TH STREET NORTHWEST
SUITE 800, WASHINGTON, DC
20005, UNITED STATES

INFO@DATAFOUNDATION.ORG

FINANCIAL REPORTS
BLOGS
STATEMENTS
RESOURCES
JOIN THE DATA COALITION
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER

image
This website is powered by
ToucanTech