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1970 Senate Hearing on Coast Guard Funding (S. 3473)

Original title: Authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard: hearing before the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Committee on Commerce, United States Senate, Ninety-first Congress, second session, on S. 3473, authorize appropriations for procurement of vessels and aircraft and constructio of shore and offshore establishments for the Coast Guard. February 19, 1970.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing established the legislative record for the 1970 Coast Guard bill, which determined the federal budget allocation for maritime equipment and infrastructure maintenance for that fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Coast Guard

The agency is the recipient of the appropriations authorized by the bill for equipment and infrastructure.

Merchant Marine Subcommittee

The committee is responsible for reviewing and advancing the legislation.

What changed

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Summary

This document is a transcript record of a 1970 Senate subcommittee hearing regarding S. 3473, a bill proposed to authorize funding for the U.S. Coast Guard. The hearing focused on the of new vessels, aircraft, and the construction of shore and offshore facilities.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on February 19, 1970, by the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce.
  • The subject of the hearing was S. 3473, a bill to authorize appropriations for the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • The bill covers the procurement of new vessels and aircraft for the Coast Guard.
  • The bill covers the construction of shore and offshore establishments for the Coast Guard.
  • The hearing took place during the second session of the Ninety-first Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to discuss and review S. 3473, which proposed funding for Coast Guard equipment and facility construction.
What specific items were being funded under this bill?
The bill authorized funding for the of vessels and aircraft, as well as the construction of shore and offshore facilities.

Why It Matters

This hearing established the legislative record for the 1970 Coast Guard bill, which determined the federal budget allocation for maritime equipment and infrastructure maintenance for that fiscal year.

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Historical Coast Guard Modernization

The hearing highlights the legislative process used in 1970 to modernize Coast Guard maritime assets.

U.S. Coast GuardS. 3473

Connected Entities

organizationMerchant Marine Subcommittee“The Senate subcommittee responsible for overseeing the hearing.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Commerce“The parent committee of the Merchant Marine Subcommittee.”Map →

Sources

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