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FEDERALhearing transcript

1974 National Science Foundation Funding Hearings

Original title: 1974 National Science Foundation authorization: hearings before the Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Development of the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, Ninety-third Congress, first session on H.R. 3610-3731, superseded by H.R. 7782, February 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8, 1973.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings established the federal funding levels and policy priorities for the National Science Foundation for the 1974 fiscal year, impacting the scope of scientific research supported by the agency.

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National Science Foundation

The agency's annual budget and legislative authorization were determined through this process.

Scientific Research Community

The level of federal funding authorized for the NSF directly impacts the availability of research grants and programs.

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Summary

This document records the 1973 congressional hearings held by the House Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Development to review the proposed 1974 budget and for the National Science Foundation (NSF). The hearings evaluated multiple legislative proposals, ultimately focusing on H.R. 7782 as the primary vehicle for the agency's funding.

Key Facts

  • The Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Development held six days of hearings between February 27 and March 8, 1973.
  • The hearings were conducted during the first session of the 93rd Congress.
  • The legislative process began with the consideration of H.R. 3610 and H.R. 3731.
  • H.R. 7782 was introduced to supersede the initial bills (H.R. 3610-3731) as the primary authorization vehicle.
  • The primary objective of the hearings was to authorize funding for the National Science Foundation for the 1974 fiscal year.

Why It Matters

These hearings established the federal funding levels and policy priorities for the National Science Foundation for the 1974 fiscal year, impacting the scope of scientific research supported by the agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to review and authorize the budget and operational scope for the National Science Foundation for the 1974 fiscal year.
What happened to the original bills mentioned?
H.R. 3610 and H.R. 3731 were by H.R. 7782 during the legislative process.

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Legislative Consolidation

The process shows a clear consolidation of multiple initial bills (H.R. 3610-3731) into a single successor bill (H.R. 7782) during the hearing phase.

H.R. 3610H.R. 3731H.R. 7782

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Science, Research, and Development“The congressional body responsible for reviewing the NSF authorization.”Map →
organizationNational Science Foundation“The federal agency subject to the authorization hearings.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Science and Astronautics“The parent committee overseeing the subcommittee.”Map →

Sources

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