Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 - Directs any Federal agency to collect only the information which is necessary and directly related to performing agency functions. Requires all information collection forms of an agency to be simple, understandable, and as short as possible. Includes specified independent regulatory agencies within the definition of the term "Federal agency" for purposes of provisions of Federal law concerning the coordination of Federal reporting services. Repeals: (1) the exemption from such provisions for the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding health professions data; (2) provisions of the General Education Provisions Act directing the Secretary of Education to review and coordinate agency activities for the collection of information concerning education and establishing the Federal Education Data Acquisition Council; and (3) the exemption of specified agencies from the authority of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require agencies to share information. Allows an independent regulatory agency to conduct or sponsor the collection of information which has been disapproved by the Director if the majority of agency members vote to…