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Executive Order 12907

Amending Executive Order No. 12882

This executive order increases the membership of the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology from 16 to 19 voting members and from 15 to 18 non-voting members. It makes a purely technical amendment to the size of an existing advisory body without changing its purpose or authority.

Federal Register 59 FR 18291
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Key directives

  • Increase voting membership of PCAST from 16 to 19
  • Increase non-voting membership of PCAST from 15 to 18

Timeline

Immediate

  • Membership cap increases take effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Potential appointment of up to 3 additional voting members and 3 additional non-voting members

Long term

  • Slightly expanded advisory capacity for science and technology policy counsel to the President

Risks & tensions

  • Minimal institutional tension; purely administrative adjustment with no policy direction specified
  • Vague whether additional members will actually be appointed or seats left vacant
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