FEDERALhearing transcript

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1975 Senate Hearings on Public Works and Economic Stimulus

Original title: Public Works Employment Act of 1975: hearings before the Subcommittee on Economic Development of the Committee on Public Works, United States Senate, Ninety-fourth Congress, first session, on S. 1587, a bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to increase the anti-recessionary effectiveness of the program and for other purposes and S. 1704, a bill to authorize a local public works capital development and investment program, May 20 and 21, 1975.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings represent the legislative process for federal infrastructure spending intended to combat the 1975 recession, which would determine the allocation of federal funds for local public works projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local governments

These entities would be the primary recipients of funding for capital development and investment programs under the proposed legislation.

Construction and public works sector

This sector would be impacted by the increase in federal infrastructure projects intended to stimulate employment.

What changed

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Summary

This document records Senate subcommittee hearings held in May 1975 to discuss two proposed bills, S. 1587 and S. 1704, aimed at addressing economic recession through public works projects and capital investment programs.

Key Facts

The Senate Subcommittee on Economic Development held hearings on May 20 and 21, 1975.
The hearings focused on two specific legislative proposals: S. 1587 and S. 1704.
S. 1587 proposes amendments to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to increase its anti-recessionary effectiveness.
S. 1704 proposes the authorization of a local public works capital development and investment program.
The purpose of the proposed legislation is to address economic recession through federal public works investment.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?

The hearings were held to gather information and testimony regarding two bills (S. 1587 and S. 1704) designed to stimulate the economy through public works projects.

What is the difference between the two bills discussed?

S. 1587 focuses on amending the existing 1965 Act to improve its impact, while S. 1704 focuses on creating a new local public works and investment program.

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