Amending Executive Order 14007

2021-09-16Executive Order 14044
Signed by: Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Headline: Expands Presidential Science Advisory Council Membership to Thirty-Two

What it does: The order amends the President's science advisory council to allow up to 32 members.

Real World Impact:
  • Raises the cap on members of the President's science advisory council to 32.
  • Does not change authority of executive departments or agency heads.
  • Implementation must follow law and is subject to available appropriations.
Topics: science advisory council, federal appointments, government organization, budget and funding

Summary

This order amends a prior executive order to increase the size of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. It changes section 2(b) to state that the council shall be composed of not more than 32 members.

The change affects the science advisory council and potential appointees. The order also says it does not alter the legal authority of executive departments and must be implemented in accordance with law and available appropriations.

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