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Read. Follow. Verify.1976 NASA Authorization Hearings
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of the 1976 NASA hearings held by the U.S. House Committee on Science and Technology. It details the legislative process for determining NASA's budget and operational priorities for the 1976 fiscal year.
These hearings established the funding levels and research mandates for NASA in 1976, directly impacting the scope of American space exploration and aeronautics programs for that year.
Who It Affects
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NASA
The agency's annual budget and operational authority are determined by the legislation discussed in these hearings.
U.S. House Committee on Science and Technology
The committee is responsible for drafting and reviewing the authorization legislation.
Key Facts
- The document covers the 1976 NASA authorization process.
- The hearings were conducted by the U.S. House Committee on Science and Technology during the 94th Congress.
- H.R. 2931 was the initial bill introduced for NASA authorization.
- H.R. 2931 was superseded by H.R. 4700 during the legislative process.
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