Implementing Gold Standard Science at the U.S. Department of the Interior Report to the Office of Science and Technology Policy

On May 23, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14303, Restoring Gold Standard Science, directing all federal agencies to implement policies and practices that uphold the highest standards of scientific integrity, transparency, reproducibility, and public trust. On June 23, 2025, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued guidance, Implementing Gold Standard Science in the Conduct & Management of Scientific Activities. This additional guidance outlined the immediate actions and deliverables, including public implementation plans, internal compliance metrics, and scientific integrity standards, including defining nine core tenets of Gold Standard Science