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HB5055: Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement Act

: Mark Takano (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jul 27, 2023
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  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
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Summary

To rename the Office of Technology Assessment as the Congressional Office of Technology, to revise the functions and duties of the Office, and for other purposes.

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This bill renames the Office of Technology Assessment to the Congressional Office of Technology. It updates the office's roles and responsibilities to help Congress understand technology issues. The Office of Technology Assessment is a research service that provides lawmakers with expert analysis on scientific and technological matters. The bill is currently in the introduced stage, meaning it has been formally submitted but not yet assigned to a for review.

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