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Hearings on the National Science Policy and Organization Act of 1975

Original title: The National Science Policy and Organization Act of 1975: hearings before the Committee on Science and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives, Ninety-fourth Congress, first session, on H.R. 4461 and H.R. 7830, June 10, 11, 17 ,19 , 23, 1975.

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript record of congressional held in June 1975 regarding H.R. 4461 and H.R. 7830. These bills proposed significant changes to how the federal government organizes and manages national science policy.

Why it matters

The established the legislative record for the creation of federal science oversight structures that influence how government research funding and policy priorities are managed today.

Who It Affects

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U.S. House Committee on Science and Technology

The committee members were responsible for reviewing and potentially amending the proposed science policy legislation.

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Federal science agencies

These agencies were subject to potential reorganization and policy changes outlined in the bills being discussed.

Key Facts

  • The hearings were conducted by the U.S. House Committee on Science and Technology.
  • The hearings took place over five days: June 10, 11, 17, 19, and 23, 1975.
  • The subject of the hearings was the evaluation of H.R. 4461 and H.R. 7830.
  • The legislation aimed to establish a formal national science policy and reorganize federal science-related agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The were held to gather testimony and review proposed legislation (H.R. 4461 and H.R. 7830) regarding the organization of federal science policy.
When did these hearings take place?
The were held on June 10, 11, 17, 19, and 23, 1975.

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Extended Legislative Review

The committee dedicated five separate days of hearings to these bills, indicating a high level of scrutiny for the proposed science policy changes.

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