President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
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Weaponizing Federal Science for Techno-Nationalism and Crypto-Industrial Dominance
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Low RiskSigned by: Donald J. Trump
Signed: 1/23/2025
Last Updated: 3/12/2026
Executive Order
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This order establishes a council (PCAST) to advise the President on science and tech. It has 24 members and aims to maintain US tech dominance by informing policy.
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Executive Order
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Recent Updates on the Re-establishment of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)
Chronological Updates:
- January 23, 2025: The President issued an executive order re-establishing the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), revoking Executive Order 14007. The order aims to facilitate information sharing between the federal government and private sector stakeholders. PCAST membership will include representatives from industry, academia, and government; members will serve without compensation but may receive travel expense reimbursement.