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S. 855 (95th Congress): National Science Foundation Authorization Act

S. 855 in the 95th Congress is titled "National Science Foundation Authorization Act." The latest action in the official record, dated May 5, 1977, reads: "Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 4991 passed in lieu."

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Vote Files, "S. 855 (95th Congress): National Science Foundation Authorization Act," last checked Oct. 12, 2026, citing Congress.gov, https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-95-s855

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Vote Files. (2026, October 12). S. 855 (95th Congress): National Science Foundation Authorization Act [Bill record]. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-95-s855

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Vote Files. "S. 855 (95th Congress): National Science Foundation Authorization Act." Last modified October 12, 2026. Accessed October 19, 2026. https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-95-s855.

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@misc{votefiles_bill_95_s855,
  author       = {{Vote Files}},
  title        = {{S. 855 (95th Congress): National Science Foundation Authorization Act}},
  year         = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-95-s855}},
  note         = {Reference number bill-95-s855; official source: Congress.gov, https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/senate-bill/855; last checked October 12, 2026; accessed October 19, 2026}
}
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