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H.R. 12671 (95th)

Solar Energy Transition Act

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Introduced

10 May 1978

Last action

10 May 1978 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7], Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

2 September 2025

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Summary

Solar Energy Transition Act - Directs each Federal agency to use and encourage the use of solar energy technologies. Requires each agency to review the programs, projects, and policies it is administering and assess the feasibility of alternative approaches utilizing solar energy technologies. Directs the Secretary of Energy to develop guidelines and otherwise assist the Federal agencies in the review required by this Act. Establishes the National Solar Energy Advisory Council to advise the Secretary in the performance of his duties under this Act. Directs the Secretary to report to the President and Congress annually starting April 20, 1980 on the progress of the Federal Government and the nation in converting to solar energy.

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Timeline

  1. 10 May 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 May 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 May 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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