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1981 NASA Budget Authorization Hearings

Original title: NASA authorization for fiscal year 1981. Part 4, Index: hearings before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, Ninety-sixth Congress, second session, on S. 2240 ...

July 20, 2026

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What this does

This document provides the official record and index for the legislative process that determined NASA's funding levels and operational priorities for the 1981 .

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NASA

The agency's annual budget and operational mandates were determined by the legislation discussed in these hearings.

United States Senate

The committee members were responsible for reviewing and approving the proposed NASA budget.

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Summary

This document is an index for the 1981 Senate hearings regarding the NASA bill (S. 2240). It serves as a reference guide for the testimony and discussions held by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation during the Ninety-sixth Congress.

Key Facts

  • The document is an index for Part 4 of the Senate hearings on NASA's 1981 budget.
  • The hearings were conducted by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • The legislative vehicle for the funding was S. 2240.
  • The hearings took place during the second session of the Ninety-sixth Congress.

Why It Matters

This document provides the official record and index for the legislative process that determined NASA's funding levels and operational priorities for the 1981 .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this document?
It is an index of the hearing transcripts and testimony related to the 1981 NASA budget bill.
Which committee held these hearings?
The United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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The document links the 1981 NASA budget process directly to the legislative vehicle S. 2240.

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otherNinety-sixth CongressThe legislative session during which these hearings occurred.Map →
organizationNASAThe federal agency subject to the authorization bill.Map →
organizationCommittee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationThe Senate committee responsible for conducting the hearings.Map →

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