Much of what kept federal research honest and independent rested on custom rather than law. These recommendations write those protections into statute, so the science holds up whoever is in charge.
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Shield federal research awards from political pressure, including protections against cutting off funding mid-project.
Scientific integrity officers and clear protections for agency leadership keep the science insulated from political direction.
Protections for the federal science workforce and for honest scientific communication keep expertise from being silenced.