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H.R. 12901 (95th)

Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act

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Introduced

31 May 1978

Last action

31 May 1978 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-21], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4], Rep. Guyer, Tennyson [R-OH-4], Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Pattison, Edward W. [D-NY-29], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Rep. Jenkins, Edgar L. [D-GA-9], Rep. Treen, David C. [R-LA-3], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Stockman, David A. [R-MI-4]

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate a Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program to study technical problems regarding the viability of the solar power satellite concept. Requires the Secretary, after consultation with the Administrator, to submit to the Congress, by January 3, 1979, a comprehensive plan to implement the Program.

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Timeline

  1. 31 May 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 May 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 May 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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