1978 NASA Authorization Hearing (H.R. 2221)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The document establishes the legislative framework and funding priorities for NASA's aviation and transportation research for the 1978 fiscal year, impacting the scope of federal aerospace development.
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NASA
The agency's budget and research priorities for 1978 are determined by the authorization bill discussed.
Aviation and Transportation Industry
The research and development funding levels set by this bill influence federal support for aerospace technology.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The document covers the 1978 NASA Authorization process.
- The hearing was held during the Ninety-fourth Congress, second session.
- The subject of the hearing is H.R. 2221.
- The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Aviation and Transportation R. & D.
- The focus of the discussion is research and development in aviation and transportation sectors.
Why It Matters
The document establishes the legislative framework and funding priorities for NASA's aviation and transportation research for the 1978 fiscal year, impacting the scope of federal aerospace development.
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Historical Budget Planning
The document illustrates the multi-year lead time required for federal agency authorization and budget planning in the 1970s.
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