A bill to authorize appropriations for the use of the Energy Research and Development Administration in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974.

Summary

Title I: For National Security Programs - Authorizes the appropriation of $1,951,900,000 to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1978 for operating expenses for various national security programs. Lists specified amounts authorized for weapons activities, nuclear explosives applications, special materials production, laser fusion, naval reactor development, and program management support. Lists amounts authorized for specified plant and capital equipment expenditures. Amends prior year appropriations authorization Acts to authorize increases for specified projects. Title II: General Provisions - Imposes limitations upon the amount of cost overruns incurred by projects authorized by this Act without specific Congressional authorization. Prohibits transfers and unauthorized expenditures of funds without prior notice to Congress with opportunity for Congressional review.

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 29 September 1977

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 April 1977

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