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Read. Follow. Verify.1978 NASA Authorization Hearing (H.R. 2221)
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 1976 congressional hearing regarding the proposed 1978 budget and for NASA's aviation and transportation research programs. It details the legislative review process for H.R. 2221, which outlines funding and operational priorities for the agency.
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.
Who It Affects
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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.
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.
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- The focus of the discussion is research and development in aviation and transportation sectors.
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The document illustrates the multi-year lead time required for federal agency authorization and budget planning in the 1970s.
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