FEDERALhearing transcript

1976 NASA Budget Authorization Hearings

Original title: 1976 NASA authorization. Volume III: hearings before the Committee on Science and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives, Ninety-fourth Congress, first session, on H.R. 2931 (superseded by H.R. 4700) ...

July 20, 2026

NASA Space Exploration Federal Budget Science Policy

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The Frame

What this does

The document details the federal funding levels and policy priorities for the U.S. space program for the 1976 fiscal year, which dictates the scope of NASA's research, development, and operational activities.

Who is mentioned in the record

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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.

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Summary

This document contains the transcript of Congressional hearings regarding the 1976 budget for NASA. It tracks the legislative process of H.R. 2931, which was later by H.R. 4700.

Key Facts

The document covers the 1976 NASA authorization process.
H.R. 2931 was the original bill introduced for NASA's 1976 budget.
H.R. 2931 was superseded by H.R. 4700 during the legislative process.
The hearings were conducted by the U.S. House Committee on Science and Technology.
The hearings took place during the first session of the Ninety-fourth Congress.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of these hearings?

The hearings were held to review and authorize the budget for NASA for the 1976 fiscal year.

What is the difference between H.R. 2931 and H.R. 4700?

H.R. 2931 was the initial bill, which was later replaced or by H.R. 4700.

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Legislative Replacement

The transition from H.R. 2931 to H.R. 4700 indicates a formal revision of the authorization proposal during the committee process.

H.R. 2931 H.R. 4700

Connected Entities

organizationNASA“The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the subject of the budget aut”Map →

organizationCommittee on Science and Technology“The House committee responsible for overseeing NASA's budget and policy.”Map →

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