Congressman William Timmons (R-SC) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers today in reintroducing a resolution to establish a new Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking. The effort seeks to improve how Congress uses data and evidence to craft effective, accountable legislation.

The lawmakers—members of the Congressional Fix Congress and What Works Caucuses—are working together to ensure that federal policymaking is informed by what works, not by politics. The proposed commission will provide Congress with the tools, expertise, and information it needs to evaluate programs and make data-driven decisions on behalf of the American people.

“Congress has a responsibility to ensure taxpayer dollars are invested in programs that actually deliver results,” said Congressman Timmons. “This bipartisan commission will strengthen our ability to use data, evidence, and real-world outcomes to shape policy that works. It is a smart step toward better governance and more effective stewardship of public resources.”

The commission’s charge will be to review and recommend ways to integrate federal data and evidence into the legislative process, helping lawmakers better assess the effectiveness of federal programs and make informed policy choices. The move builds on the legacy of the original 2016 Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission, which led to landmark bipartisan legislation including the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act signed into law by President Donald J. Trump.

“With the Trump Administration and a Republican-led Congress focused on cutting waste and increasing efficiency, it is more important than ever that we ensure federal programs are delivering results,” Timmons added. “This commission will help us do just that—by putting facts and data at the center of policymaking.”

The resolution has received broad support from leading organizations in the evidence-based policy space, including Results for America, the Partnership for Public Service, the Data Foundation, USAFacts, and the American Idea Foundation—all emphasizing the importance of using data to improve public outcomes and ensure taxpayer dollars are well spent.

Congressman Timmons remains committed to delivering results for the American people through smart, accountable, and effective governance.