President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Headline: Establishes Science and Technology Advisory Council of External Experts
What it does: The order directs agencies to provide information and support to the new science advisory council while the Department of Energy supplies funding and administrative help.
- Creates a new advisory body of up to 26 outside science and technology experts.
- Requires federal departments to share scientific and technical information when requested.
- Assigns funding and administrative support to the Department of Energy and allows travel reimbursements for members.
Summary
This order creates the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, a group of up to 26 outside experts plus the President's Science Advisor. The council will advise the President on science, technology, and innovation for issues like the economy, education, energy, the environment, public health, security, and racial equity.
Federal departments must provide information when asked, and the Department of Energy will provide funding and administrative support as allowed by law. Members serve without pay but may receive travel expenses, and the council ends in two years unless extended.
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