Science Directives
Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of The United States of America and the Government of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal
The US and UK governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation on strategic science and technology.
The MOU focuses on accelerating AI innovation, unleashing civil nuclear energy, securing quantum advantage, and establishing foundations for frontier innovation.
It envisions joint research programs, streamlined regulatory processes, and the establishment of a ministerial-level working group to monitor progress and guide future collaborations.
The agreement emphasizes the importance of shared values and coordinated policy approaches to achieve common objectives.
Further Exclusions from the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program
This Presidential Order further amends Executive Order 12171, excluding additional agencies and subdivisions from the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program due to their primary focus on intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work.
The order also extends a deadline for implementing the exclusions under Executive Order 14251 and includes a severability clause to ensure the order's remaining provisions remain valid if parts are challenged.
Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry
President Trump issued an executive order aimed at enhancing U.S. dominance in the commercial space industry by 2030.
The order directs several federal agencies to streamline regulations and expedite approvals for commercial space launches, spaceport infrastructure development, and novel space activities.
Key actions include reevaluating and amending existing regulations, facilitating inter-agency coordination, and establishing new positions within relevant government agencies to oversee commercial space activities.
The order emphasizes increasing launch cadence and innovation while balancing national security concerns and environmental considerations.
Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking
President Trump issued an executive order to improve oversight of federal grantmaking.
The order addresses concerns about misuse of taxpayer money by focusing on alignment of grants with national interests and improved agency accountability.
Specific actions include implementing rigorous review processes for funding opportunity announcements and discretionary grants, revising the Uniform Guidance to streamline application requirements and limit administrative costs, and providing for termination of grants not aligned with national interests.
This aims to prevent the funding of projects that promote certain ideologies, compromise public safety or waste taxpayer resources.
Promoting The Export of the American AI Technology Stack
This Presidential order establishes the American AI Exports Program, a coordinated national effort to promote the global deployment of US-origin AI technologies.
The program will support the development and export of full-stack AI packages, encompassing hardware, software, models, and applications.
It leverages Federal financing tools to incentivize industry-led consortia and promote the export of American AI technologies and standards, aiming to preserve US leadership in the field while strengthening global partnerships.
Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government
President Trump issued an executive order mandating that federal agencies procure only unbiased large language models (LLMs) in accordance with two core principles: Truth-seeking, which prioritizes historical accuracy, scientific inquiry, and objectivity; and Ideological Neutrality, requiring LLMs to be neutral and nonpartisan, avoiding manipulation based on ideological agendas like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
The order directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue implementation guidance within 120 days and requires federal contracts to adhere to these principles, along with provisions for vendor accountability for noncompliance.
Exceptions are allowed for national security uses of LLMs.
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Chemical Manufacturing Security
President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from specific Clean Air Act regulations for listed chemical manufacturing facilities.
The exemption, justified by national security concerns and the unavailability of necessary compliance technologies, aims to protect the domestic chemical industry and reduce reliance on foreign producers.
The proclamation identifies several facilities across multiple states and asserts that the temporary exemption will allow these facilities to continue operation while solutions to comply with the HON Rule are developed.
Simplifying the Funding of Energy Infrastructure and Critical Mineral and Material Projects
President Trump issued a memorandum to streamline federal funding for energy infrastructure and critical mineral projects.
The memorandum mandates that agencies share information regarding funding applications and commitments with the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC).
The action also requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the NEDC to develop a common application for accessing these funding opportunities, enabling applicants to apply to multiple programs simultaneously.