FEDERALhearing transcript

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Senate Confirmation Hearing for Dr. Eric Lander (OSTP Director)

Original title: NOMINATION OF DR. ERIC S. LANDER, NOMINEE TO BE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY (OSTP)

January 1, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The confirmation of this nominee determines who will serve as the primary scientific advisor to the President on national issues including pandemic response, climate change, and workforce development.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Dr. Eric S. Lander

The nominee is seeking confirmation for a Cabinet-level federal position.

Scientific and Research Community

The OSTP Director influences federal science policy, funding priorities, and national research agendas.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing to consider the nomination of Dr. Eric S. Lander to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy (). This hearing marks the first time the OSTP Director position has been elevated to a role by the President.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on April 29, 2021, to consider the nomination of Dr. Eric S. Lander.
President Biden elevated the OSTP Director position to a Cabinet-level post for the first time in U.S. history.
The OSTP Director is responsible for advising the President on scientific and technological policies.
Dr. Lander previously served as Co-Chair of President Obama's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
The committee discussed the role of science in addressing the global pandemic and climate change.
The committee addressed the need for improved gender and minority representation in STEM fields.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)?

The is a federal office charged with advising the President on a broad range of scientific and technological policies to address national problems.

Why is this nomination significant?

This is the first time in U.S. history that the Director position has been elevated to a post.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Elevation of Science Advisor

The administration formally elevated the OSTP Director to a Cabinet-level position, signaling a change in the organizational hierarchy of scientific advice within the executive branch.

Office of Science and Technology Policy Joe Biden

Connected Entities

personDr. Eric S. Lander“Nominee for Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.”Map →

personJoe Biden“President of the United States who elevated the OSTP position to Cabinet-level.”Map →

organizationOffice of Science and Technology Policy“Federal office responsible for advising the President on science and technology.”Map →

personElizabeth Warren“U.S. Senator from Massachusetts who testified.”Map →

personTammy Duckworth“U.S. Senator from Illinois, presiding over the hearing.”Map →

Sources

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