PCAST Establishment (E.O. 14177)

Summary

Creates a council of experts to help the President make sure America stays the world leader in new technologies like AI and quantum computing.

What problem does this solve?

Other countries are quickly developing new technologies that could challenge America's leadership. This order creates a council of experts to guide the nation and ensure the U.S. remains the top innovator.

What does this order do?

Establishes a new science and technology council

Creates the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to advise the President on innovation and technology policy.

Defines council membership

Limits the council to 24 members from government and the private sector, co-chaired by the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and the Special Advisor for AI & Crypto.

Revokes previous science council

Cancels Executive Order 14007, which established the previous version of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

Sets a two-year lifespan

States the council will end two years from the date of the order unless the President decides to extend it.

Serves multiple advisory roles

Assigns the council to also act as the President's Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee and the National Nanotechnology Advisory Panel.

Who does this affect?

Scientists and researchers
Technology industry
Federal science agencies

What is the real world impact?

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Maintains U.S. technological leadership

Creates a council to advise the President on new technologies like AI and biotech, ensuring the U.S. stays ahead of global competitors and maintains its economic and national security.

When does this start?

This order goes into effect on January 23, 2025, and includes a specific end date for the council.

Council termination date

The council will end on January 23, 2027 (two years from the order's date), unless the President extends it.