President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Establishes Presidential Council to Advise on Science and Technology
What it does
Federal departments and agencies must provide requested scientific and technical information and support to the newly established advisory council.
Real-world impact
- Creates advisory input into national science and technology policy decisions.
- Requires federal departments to provide scientific information when requested.
- Establishes unpaid council members who may receive travel expenses.
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Summary
This order creates the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to advise the President on science, technology, education, and innovation. The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy will chair the council, and the President may appoint up to 16 outside members.
PCAST will provide scientific and technical information on issues such as the economy, the workforce, and national security. Federal departments must provide requested information, the Department of Energy will support the council, members serve unpaid but may receive travel expenses, and the council ends after two years unless extended.
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