Institute for the Social Sciences Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Institute for the Social Sciences Act - Declares the finding of Congress that there is a need for a more explicit and rational formulation of national goals and priorities, and that the Congress needs more detailed and current budget data and economic analysis in order to make informed priority decisions among alternative programs and courses of action. Establishes in Washington, District of Columbia, the "George Washington Memorial Institute for the Social Sciences" to promote the social welfare of the United States by: (1) providing research relating to the social needs of citizens; (2) gathering data relevant to social conditions in the United States; and (3) organizing conferences and seminars with persons of outstanding achievement. Provides that the Institute shall be under the direction of a Board of Trustees. Specifies the members composing such board, their annual compensation, and terms of office. Provides that the primary function of the Institute shall be to supply to Congress analysis as will be most useful in voting on measures and appropriations by providing the overview of priority considerations within which a meaningful consideration of individual measures can be …