S. 2479, to amend the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 to permit consolidation of Federal aid programs, facilitate management of joint Federal-state and Federal-local projects, and give Congress oversight authority.

Examines the role of the Federal Government in state and local relations, the efficacy of increased Federal grants-in-aid to states, and degree of Federal direction needed in implementing education programs.

Considers. S. 3509, to establish National Intergovernmental Affairs Council to help coordinate Federal-state-local administration and funding of grants-in-aid social and economic programs.

Considers S. 561, the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1965, and S. 689, to provide for periodic congressional review of Federal grants-in-aid to States and to local units of government.

Hearing was held in New York City.