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Read. Follow. Verify.1974 National Science Foundation Funding Hearings
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document records the 1973 congressional hearings held by the House Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Development to review the proposed 1974 budget and for the National Science Foundation (NSF). The hearings evaluated multiple legislative proposals, ultimately focusing on H.R. 7782 as the primary vehicle for the agency's funding.
These hearings established the federal funding levels and policy priorities for the National Science Foundation for the 1974 fiscal year, impacting the scope of scientific research supported by the agency.
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National Science Foundation
The agency's annual budget and legislative authorization were determined through this process.
Scientific Research Community
The level of federal funding authorized for the NSF directly impacts the availability of research grants and programs.
Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Development held six days of hearings between February 27 and March 8, 1973.
- The hearings were conducted during the first session of the 93rd Congress.
- The legislative process began with the consideration of H.R. 3610 and H.R. 3731.
- H.R. 7782 was introduced to supersede the initial bills (H.R. 3610-3731) as the primary authorization vehicle.
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- The primary objective of the hearings was to authorize funding for the National Science Foundation for the 1974 fiscal year.
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