Energy Disaster Assistance Act of 1979

Summary

Energy Disaster Assistance Act of 1979 - Establishes procedures for determination by the President that an energy emergency or energy crisis exists, upon request by a Governor of an affected State. Authorizes the President to coordinate Federal energy emergency relief activities upon declaration that such an emergency exists. Stipulates that such relief may include: (1) delivery and allocation of energy supplies to the affected area; (2) establishment of an energy conservation program in the affected area; and (3) emergency energy loans to individuals, public or nonprofit organizations. Authorizes the President or appropriate agency head to suspend stationary source fuel or emission limitations imposed under the Clean Air Act during energy emergencies. Authorizes the President to take the following actions where an energy disaster is declared to exist: (1) direct Federal agencies to terminate existing contracts to provide necessary energy supplies to the affected areas; (2) impose price ceilings for energy supplies; and (3) impose compulsory energy conservation programs. Authorizes the President to exercise additional authority under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 where appropriate.

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Timeline

1. 22 March 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 March 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 March 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 March 1979

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Sponsors

• Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] · R · Sponsor
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