The President's Office of Science and Technology Policy: Issues for Congress

Abstract

Congress established the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) through the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 (P.L. 94-282). The act states that "The primary function of the OSTP Director is to provide, within the Executive Office of the President [EOP], advice on the scientific, engineering, and technological aspects of issues that require attention at the highest level of Government." Further, "The Office shall serve as a source of scientific and technological analysis and judgment for the President with respect to major policies, plans, and programs of the Federal Government."

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 06, 2009
Accession Number
ADA494920

Entities

People

  • Deborah D. Stine

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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  • Business Administration
  • Climate Change
  • Congress
  • Engineering
  • Federal Budgets
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Law
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Policy
  • Task Forces
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Political science

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  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.