Executive order · Signed May 23, 2025

Restoring Gold Standard Science

President Donald Trump signed it on May 23, 2025. Published in the Federal Register on May 29, 2025, 90 FR 22601.

Executive Order 14303
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  1. Scott FranklinRRepublicanFlorida · House · October 5, 2026

    Franklin Introduces Establishing Gold Standard Science Act To Restore Transparency and Accountability To EPA's Scientific Advisory Process

    “The legislation also codifies key provisions of President Trump’s May 2025 Restoring Gold Standard Science executive order at EPA, including greater transparency, consideration of the weight of scientific evidence, open scientific debate and safeguards against conflicts of interest. The executive order established government-wide standards intended to improve the transparency, rigor and reliability of federally conducted and funded science.”

    Named by: order title · Saved October 6, 2026 · Fingerprint 2e4bd793a65b0613

  2. Paul TonkoDDemocratNew York · House · September 3, 2026

    Tonko Demands NSF Withdraw Proposal Politicizing Science

    “Executive Order 14303 “Restoring Gold Standard Science” weakens scientific integrity policies, removes safeguards, and leaves our scientific enterprise more vulnerable to the ever-changing political whims of the White House. Scientific Integrity means protecting the independence of science from external manipulation.”

    Named by: order number · Saved October 6, 2026 · Fingerprint 419a48248b236767

  3. Zoe LofgrenDDemocratCalifornia · House · June 10, 2026

    Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on DOE's FY2027 Budget Request

    “So much for “restoring gold standard science.” This all might be funny if it weren’t true.”

    Named by: order title · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 8fd5c96e4d391f8b

  4. Julie FedorchakRRepublicanNorth Dakota · House · January 22, 2026

    Fedorchak votes to complete annual appropriations through regular order

    “Supports the Trump administration’s Executive Order on Restoring Gold Standard Science.”

    Named by: order title · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 638cfd55755b1450

  5. Paul TonkoDDemocratNew York · House · June 26, 2025

    Tonko Demands Trump Withdraw Executive Order Attacking Public Science

    “WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Paul D. Tonko led more than 20 members in the House in a letter today calling President Trump to withdraw his Executive Order, Restoring Gold Standard Science. The lawmakers call out the hypocrisy of Trump’s claim to boost scientific standards while slashing federal science programs, attacking scientists and experts, and eroding trust in public science.”

    Named by: order title · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint a69c29c2e0811045

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