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Senate Hearing on the International Biological Program (1970)

Original title: International Biological Program: hearing before the Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, United States Senate, Ninety-first Congress, second session, on S.J. Res. 89 ... [and] H.J. Res. 589 ... February 9, 1970.

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript of a 1970 Senate hearing regarding 89 and H.J. Res. 589. The hearing focused on the federal government's participation and support for the International Biological Program.

Why it matters

The hearing established the legislative record for federal involvement in a large-scale international scientific research initiative.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Scientific research community

The program provided a framework for international collaboration and potential federal funding for biological research projects.

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Federal government

The government was determining whether to formally endorse and provide financial support for the international research initiative.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the International Biological Program?
It was a global scientific research effort focused on biological productivity and human adaptability, which required federal legislative support for U.S. participation.
What was the goal of this hearing?
To gather testimony and information regarding the proposed resolutions ( 89 and H.J. Res. 589) to authorize or fund U.S. involvement in the program.

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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.

International Biological Program

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Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare
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