Science Directives

Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence

This Presidential Action establishes the policy that the United States must sustain global Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominance through a minimally burdensome national framework, overriding conflicting state regulations that threaten innovation.

The order mandates the creation of an AI Litigation Task Force within the Justice Department to challenge specific state AI laws deemed unlawful or unduly burdensome.

Furthermore, it directs the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to evaluate existing state laws—identifying those that compel alterations to truthful AI outputs—and establishes mechanisms to restrict federal funding for states maintaining conflicting regulations, while instructing staff to prepare a unified legislative recommendation for Congress.

Aligning United States Core Childhood Vaccine Recommendations with Best Practices from Peer, Developed Countries

Published: Sat 6th Dec 25

This Presidential Memorandum directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to review the core childhood vaccine recommendations in the United States against the vaccination policies of peer, developed countries, noting the U.S. currently recommends more vaccinations than most international counterparts.

If the review determines that peer country practices are superior based on scientific evidence, the memorandum orders an update to the U.S. core childhood vaccine schedule accordingly, while ensuring continued access to all currently available vaccines.

Launching the Genesis Mission

This Presidential Action establishes the "Genesis Mission," a major national effort coordinated by the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology (APST) and largely implemented by the Secretary of Energy (the DOE), to accelerate scientific discovery using Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The mission focuses on creating the American Science and Security Platform, which will integrate federal scientific datasets and high-performance computing resources to train scientific foundation models, test hypotheses, and automate research workflows across critical national challenges such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology.

The action mandates coordination across executive agencies, outlines specific timelines for establishing the platform's infrastructure and identifying priority challenges, and encourages strong public-private partnerships under rigorous security and data-sharing protocols.

Nomination Sent to the Senate

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Presidential Message on National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Published: Fri 10th Oct 25

The President issued a proclamation for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, acknowledging the fear and heartbreak breast cancer causes and honoring the resilience of those battling it.

The document affirms the Administration's dedication, through efforts like the Make America Healthy Again Commission, to lowering cancer rates and accelerating cures via research.

Furthermore, it urges all Americans to prioritize their health by understanding risk factors, utilizing early detection methods, and implementing preventative measures.

Unlocking Cures for Pediatric Cancer with Artificial Intelligence

This Presidential Action mandates the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive innovation in preventing and treating pediatric cancer, recognizing it as a top priority for the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission.

The order directs relevant agencies to harness AI to accelerate scientific progress within the existing Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI) by improving data infrastructure, enhancing complex biologic data analysis, and optimizing clinical trial design and access.

Furthermore, it instructs coordination to increase federal investment in pediatric cancer research and encourage private sector adoption of advanced AI technologies, all while ensuring patient privacy safeguards are maintained during data sharing efforts.

This Presidential Action order continues the existence of fifty-two specific Federal Advisory Committees, including those related to the White House, national security, public health, trade, natural monuments, and historical preservation, until September 30, 2027.

The action supersedes sections of a prior Executive Order (EO 14109) and delegates the President's authorities under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) concerning these committees to the heads of their designated departments or agencies.

Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers

This presidential proclamation restricts the entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers into the United States.

The action addresses concerns about the program's abuse, where it's alleged that companies replace American workers with lower-paid foreign labor.

This is presented as causing harm to American workers' wages and employment prospects and threatening national security.

The proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B petitions, with exceptions for cases deemed in the national interest.

Further, it initiates rulemakings to revise prevailing wage levels and prioritize high-skilled, high-paid workers.