1973 Congressional Hearings on Short-Term Weather Research (H.R. 9811)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearings established the legislative record for 9811, which sought to authorize federal research efforts aimed at improving the prediction and understanding of short-term weather events.
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The legislation discussed in these hearings aimed to authorize and fund research activities conducted by federal agencies.
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Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications held hearings on November 6, 7, and 9, 1973.
- The hearings were convened to discuss H.R. 9811, a bill concerning research on short-term weather phenomena.
- The proceedings were conducted during the first session of the Ninety-third Congress.
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Why It Matters
The hearings established the legislative record for 9811, which sought to authorize federal research efforts aimed at improving the prediction and understanding of short-term weather events.
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Focus on Short-Term Weather
The hearings highlight a specific legislative interest in short-term weather phenomena during the early 1970s.
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