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FEDERALhearing transcript

1970 National Science Foundation Funding Hearings

Original title: 1970 National Science Foundation authorization. Volume I: hearings before the subcommittee on Science, Research, and Development of the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, Ninety-first Congress, first session on H.R. 4283, superseded by H.R. 10878 ...

July 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings established the federal funding levels and policy mandates for the National Science Foundation for the 1970 fiscal year, directly impacting the scope of scientific research supported by the U.S. government.

Who is mentioned in the record

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National Science Foundation

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

Scientific Research Community

The availability of federal grants and research funding is contingent upon the authorization levels set in this legislation.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 14, 2026.

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Summary

This document contains the official transcript of Congressional hearings regarding the 1970 budget for the National Science Foundation (NSF). It tracks the legislative transition from the initial bill, H.R. 4283, to the successor bill, H.R. 10878.

Key Facts

  • The document records hearings for the 1970 National Science Foundation authorization.
  • The legislative process involved two primary bills: H.R. 4283 and its successor, H.R. 10878.
  • The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Development of the U.S. House Committee on Science and Astronautics.
  • The proceedings took place during the first session of the Ninety-first Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to review and authorize the budget and policy direction for the National Science Foundation for the year 1970.
Why were there two different bill numbers mentioned?
H.R. 4283 was the initial bill, which was later by H.R. 10878 during the legislative process.

Why It Matters

These hearings established the federal funding levels and policy mandates for the National Science Foundation for the 1970 fiscal year, directly impacting the scope of scientific research supported by the U.S. government.

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Legislative Replacement

The transition from H.R. 4283 to H.R. 10878 indicates a formal revision of the authorization proposal during the committee stage.

H.R. 4283H.R. 10878

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Science, Research, and Development“The House subcommittee conducting the hearings.”Map →
organizationNational Science Foundation“The federal agency subject to the authorization hearings.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Science and Astronautics“The parent committee of the subcommittee.”Map →

Sources

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