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42 U.S.C. § 6633 — Federal science, engineering, and technology survey; reports
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**(a)** The Committee shall survey, examine, and analyze the overall context of the Federal science, engineering, and technology effort including missions, goals, personnel, funding, organization, facilities, and activities in general, taking adequate account of the interests of individuals and groups that may be affected by Federal scientific, engineering, and technical programs, including, as appropriate, consultation with such individuals and groups. In carrying out its functions under this section, the Committee shall, among other things, consider needs for—
(1) organizational reform, including institutional realinement designed to place Federal agencies whose missions are primarily or solely devoted to scientific and technological research and development, and those agencies primarily or solely concerned with fuels, energy, and materials, within a single cabinet-level department;
(2) improvements in existing systems for handling scientific and technical information on a Government-wide basis, including consideration of the appropriate role to be played by the private sector in the dissemination of such information;
(3) improved technology assessment in the executive branch of the Federal Government;
(4) improved methods for effecting technology innovation, transfer, and use;
(5) stimulating more effective Federal-State and Federal-industry liaison and cooperation in science and technology, including the formation of Federal-State mechanisms for the mutual pursuit of this goal;
(6) reduction and simplification of Federal regulations and administrative practices and procedures which may have the effect of retarding technological innovation or opportunities for its utilization;
(7) a broader base for support of basic research;
(8) ways of strengthening the Nat
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**(a)** The Committee shall survey, examine, and analyze the overall context of the Federal science, engineering, and technology effort including missions, goals, personnel, funding, organization, facilities, and activities in general, taking adequate account of the interests of individuals and groups that may be affected by Federal scientific, engineering, and technical programs, including, as appropriate, consultation with such individuals and groups. In carrying out its functions under this section, the Committee shall, among other things, consider needs for—
(1) organizational reform, including institutional realinement designed to place Federal agencies whose missions are primarily or solely devoted to scientific and technological research and development, and those agencies primarily or solely concerned with fuels, energy, and materials, within a single cabinet-level department;
(2) improvements in existing systems for handling scientific and technical information on a Government-wide basis, including consideration of the appropriate role to be played by the private sector in the dissemination of such information;
(3) improved technology assessment in the executive branch of the Federal Government;
(4) improved methods for effecting technology innovation, transfer, and use;
(5) stimulating more effective Federal-State and Federal-industry liaison and cooperation in science and technology, including the formation of Federal-State mechanisms for the mutual pursuit of this goal;
(6) reduction and simplification of Federal regulations and administrative practices and procedures which may have the effect of retarding technological innovation or opportunities for its utilization;
(7) a broader base for support of basic research;
(8) ways of strengthening the Nation’s academic institutions’ capabilities for research and education in science and technology;
(9) ways and means of effectively integrating scientific and technological factors into our national and international policies;
(10) technology designed to meet community and individual needs;
(11) maintenance of adequate scientific and technological manpower with regard to both quality and quantity;
(12) improved systems for planning and analysis of the Federal science and technology programs; and
(13) long-range study, analysis, and planning in regard to the application of science and technology to major national problems or concerns.
**(b)**
(1) Within twelve months from the time the Committee is activated in accordance with [section 6632(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6632/a&num=0&edition=prelim), the Committee shall issue an interim report of its activities and operations to date. Not more than twenty-four months from the time the Committee is activated, the Committee shall submit a final report of its activities, findings, conclusions, and recommendations, including such supporting data and material as may be necessary, to the President.
(2) The President, within sixty days of receipt thereof, shall transmit each such report to each House of Congress together with such comments, observations, and recommendations thereon as he deems appropriate.
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The President shall establish within the Executive Office of the President a President’s Committee on Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”).
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**(a)** The Congress, recognizing the profound impact of science and technology on society, and the interrelations of scientific, technological, economic, social, political, and institutional factors, hereby finds and declares that—
(1) the general welfare, the security, the economic health and stability of the Nation, the conservation and efficient utilization of its natural and human resources, and the effective functioning of government and society require vigorous, perceptive support and employment of science and technology in achieving national objectives;
(2) the many large and complex scientific and technological factors which increasingly influence the course of national and international events require appropriate provision, involving long-range, inclusive planning as well as more immediate program development, to incorporate scientific and technological knowledge in the national decisionmaking process;
(3) the scientific and technological capabilities of the United States, when properly fostered, applied, and directed, can effectively assist in improving the quality of life, in anticipating and resolving critical and emerging international, national, and local problems, in strengthening the Nation’s international economic position, and in furthering its foreign policy objectives;
(4) Federal funding for science and technology represents an investment in the future which is indispensable to sustained national progress and human betterment, and there should be a continuing national investment in science, engineering, and technology which is commensurate with national needs and opportunities and the prevalent economic situation;
(5) the manpower pool of scientists, engineers, and technicians, constitutes an invaluable national resource which should be utiliz
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**(a)** Ninety days after submission of the final report prepared under [section 6633 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6633&num=0&edition=prelim), the Committee shall cease to exist, unless the President, before the expiration of the ninety-day period, makes a determination that it is advantageous for the Committee to continue in being.
**(b)** If the President determines that it is advantageous for the Committee to continue in being, (1) the Committee shall exercise such functions as are prescribed by the President; and (2) the members of the Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the President.
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 6632
1 See References in Text note below.
1978, as provided by section 1(b) of Ex. Ord. No. 12039,
Feb. 24, 1978, 43 F.R. 8095, set out under section 6601 of
this title.
§ 6632. Membership of Committee
(a) Composition; appointment
The Committee shall consist of—
(1) the Director of the Office of Science and
Technology Policy established under sub-
chapter II of this chapter; and
(2) not less than eight nor more than four-
teen other members appointed by the Presi-
dent not more than sixty days after the Direc-
tor has assumed office (as provided in section
6612 of this title).
(b) Qualifications
Members of the Committee appointed by the
President pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of this
section shall—
(1) be qualified and distinguished in one or
more of the following areas: science, engineer-
ing, technology, information dissemination,
education, management, labor, or public af-
fairs;
(2) be capable of critically assessing the poli-
cies, priorities, programs, and activities of the
Nation, with respect to the findings, policies,
and purposes set forth in subchapter I; and
(3) shall collectively constitute a balanced
composition with respect to (A) fields of
science and engineering, (B) academic, indus-
trial, and government experience, and (C) busi-
ness, labor, consumer, and public interest
points of view.
(c) Chairman; Vice Chairman
The President shall appoint one member of the
Committee to serve as Chairman and another
member to serve as Vice Chairman for such peri-
ods as the President may determine.
(d) Compensation
Each member of the Committee who is not an
officer of the Federal Government shall, while
serving on business of the Committee, be enti-
tled to receive compensation at a rat
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