1975 Congressional Hearing on Rural Electrification Act Amendments
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing record documents the legislative debate over the funding mechanisms and administrative rules governing rural utility cooperatives, which directly impact the cost and availability of electricity and telecommunications for rural residents.
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Rural utility cooperatives
These organizations are subject to the federal regulations and funding structures governed by the Rural Electrification Act.
Rural residents
These individuals receive utility services provided by entities funded or regulated under the Rural Electrification Act.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on June 12, 1975, by the Subcommittee on Conservation and Credit.
- The subject of the hearing was H.R. 4799, a bill proposing amendments to the Rural Electrification Act.
- The hearing took place during the first session of the 94th Congress.
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Why It Matters
The hearing record documents the legislative debate over the funding mechanisms and administrative rules governing rural utility cooperatives, which directly impact the cost and availability of electricity and telecommunications for rural residents.
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Legislative review of rural infrastructure
The document highlights the ongoing congressional oversight of rural utility funding mechanisms during the mid-1970s.
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