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1979 NASA Budget Authorization Hearings

Original title: NASA authorization for fiscal year 1979. Part 1: hearings before the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, Ninety-fifth Congress, second session, on S. 2527 ...

July 20, 2026

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What this does

The document outlines the proposed federal funding levels and operational priorities for NASA for the 1979 , which directly impacts the scope of national space exploration and aeronautics research programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

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NASA

The agency's operational budget and program authorizations for 1979 are determined by the outcome of this legislation.

U.S. Taxpayers

Federal tax revenue is allocated to NASA based on the authorization levels set in this bill.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of Senate hearings regarding S. 2527, a bill to authorize funding for NASA for the 1979 . It details the legislative review process conducted by the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space.

Key Facts

  • The document concerns the authorization of NASA's budget for the 1979 fiscal year.
  • The hearings were held by the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space of the U.S. Senate.
  • The legislative vehicle for this authorization is S. 2527.
  • The proceedings took place during the second session of the Ninety-fifth Congress.

Why It Matters

The document outlines the proposed federal funding levels and operational priorities for NASA for the 1979 , which directly impacts the scope of national space exploration and aeronautics research programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings are part of the legislative process to review and authorize funding for NASA's operations in 1979.
Which committee is responsible for this bill?
The Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space, under the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, is responsible for the hearings.

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Legislative Oversight Pattern

The document reflects the standard congressional practice of annual authorization for federal agencies during the 1970s.

Connected Entities

organizationNASAThe federal agency subject to the authorization request.Map →
organizationSubcommittee on Science, Technology, and SpaceThe legislative body conducting the hearings.Map →
organizationCommittee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationThe parent committee overseeing the subcommittee.Map →

Sources

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