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Read. Follow. Verify.1974 Congressional Hearings on Ground Propulsion Research
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document records the proceedings of the U.S. House on Space Science and Applications regarding H.R. 10392, a bill focused on research and development for . The hearings took place over four days in June 1974 to evaluate the proposed legislation.
The hearings established the legislative record for H.R. 10392, which sought to authorize federal funding and direction for the development of new ground transportation propulsion technologies.
Who It Affects
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U.S. House of Representatives
The legislative body responsible for reviewing and potentially passing H.R. 10392.
Transportation research and development sector
Entities involved in ground propulsion technology are affected by the potential federal funding and research mandates proposed in the bill.
Key Facts
- The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications of the U.S. House Committee on Science and Astronautics.
- The subject of the hearings was H.R. 10392, which concerns research on ground propulsion systems.
- The hearings occurred during the second session of the Ninety-third Congress.
- The proceedings took place over four specific days: June 11, 12, 13, and 18, 1974.
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The committee dedicated four separate days to the review of a single piece of legislation, indicating a thorough vetting process for the propulsion research bill.
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