The bi-partisan Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) still exists, it just needs FUNDING. The President should fund it via executive order.
The OTA was an office of the United States Congress from 1972 to 1995. OTA's purpose was to provide Congressional members and committees with objective and authoritative analysis of the complex scientific and technical issues of the late 20th century. It was a leader in practicing & encouraging delivery of public services in innovative and inexpensive ways, including distribution of government documents through electronic publishing.
When the 104th Congress withdrew funding for OTA, it had a full-time staff of 143 people and an annual budget of $21.9 million. The Office of Technology Assessment closed on September 29, 1995. It is sorely needed.