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H.R. 2335 (96th)

Solar Power Satellite Research, Development and Evaluation Program Act of 1979

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Introduced

22 February 1979

Last action

20 November 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred jointly to Senate Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3], Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Young, Robert A. [D-MO-2], Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Lloyd, James F. [D-CA-35], Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]

Subjects

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24 March 2026

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Summary

Solar Power Satellite Research, Development and Evaluation Program Act of 1979 - Establishes a Solar Power Satellite Research, Development and Evaluation Program to determine the feasibility of a satellite-based solar energy system. Establishes an office within the Department of Energy to manage the Program.

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Timeline

  1. 22 February 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 February 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 February 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 May 1979

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-151.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 May 1979

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-151.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 November 1979

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 16 November 1979

    Floor

    Measure considered in House.

    Source: Floor

  8. 16 November 1979

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #673 (201-146).

    Source: Floor

  9. 16 November 1979

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #673 (201-146).

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 November 1979

    Introduced

    Referred jointly to Senate Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 16 November 1979

    Open at official source

  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 22 February 1979

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