President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Creates Presidential Council to Advise on Science and Technology
What it does
Agencies must provide requested scientific and technical information, and the Department of Energy must support and fund the new presidential science and technology council.
Real-world impact
- Creates a presidential advisory council to shape science and technology policy.
- Federal agencies must share scientific information when requested by the council.
- The Department of Energy will provide funding and administrative support.
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Summary
This order creates the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to advise the President on science, technology, education, and innovation policy. The council will provide scientific and technical information on matters affecting the economy, workers, and national and homeland security.
Up to 24 members will serve without pay; the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and the Special Advisor for AI & Crypto will co-chair. The Department of Energy will provide funding and administrative support as authorized by law.
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