EO 14303
Restoring Gold Standard Science
Government ReformHealthcare
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Summary
This executive order directs federal agencies to adopt scientific integrity standards emphasizing reproducibility, transparency, and objective use of evidence in federally funded research and policy decisions. It specifically mandates that agencies avoid misleading representations of scientific data, acknowledge uncertainties and scenario assumptions, and discontinue incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations into science planning and communication.
Key Points
- 1Establishes 'Gold Standard Science' requirements for federal agencies including data transparency, acknowledgment of scientific uncertainties, and objective peer review
- 2Directs agencies to avoid worst-case scenario projections presented as likely outcomes and to be transparent about assumptions and probabilities in scientific assessments
- 3Instructs agencies to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations from science planning, execution, and communication activities
- 4Defines scientific misconduct as fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism, explicitly excluding honest error or differences of opinion
- 5Requires accurate communication of scientific data and alignment with the 'weight of scientific evidence' approach to evaluation
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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