Senate Hearing on the International Biological Program (1970)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing established the legislative record for federal involvement in a large-scale international scientific research initiative.
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Scientific research community
The program provided a framework for international collaboration and potential federal funding for biological research projects.
Federal government
The government was determining whether to formally endorse and provide financial support for the international research initiative.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on February 9, 1970, by the Senate Subcommittee on Health.
- The primary purpose was to discuss S.J. Res. 89 and H.J. Res. 589.
- The subject matter concerns the International Biological Program (IBP).
- The hearing took place during the Ninety-first Congress, second session.
Why It Matters
The hearing established the legislative record for federal involvement in a large-scale international scientific research initiative.
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Discoveries
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International Scientific Cooperation
The hearing highlights the transition toward formalizing international scientific cooperation through federal legislative resolutions in the early 1970s.
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Analysis Score
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