A bill to authorize appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and section 16 of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974.

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Introduced

29 April 1977

Last action

23 September 1977 · Vote

Status

Laid on Table in House, S. 1811 passed in lieu.

Summary

Authorizes the appropriation of $6,238,667,000 to the Energy Research and Development Administration for energy research, development, demonstration, and related activities for fiscal year 1978. Title I: Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration, and Related Activities - Details authorizations for operating expenses for programs for fossil energy development, solar energy development, geothermal energy development, conservation research and development, environment and safety research and development, nuclear research and development, and other related programs. Lists authorizations for additional plant and capital equipment expenditures. Rescinds authorizations for prior projects relating to (1) preliminary planning of molten salt breeder reactors and (2) development of a neutron source facility at Los Alamos, New Mexico. Title II: General Provisions - Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to impose limitations and conditions upon annual expenditures for energy research and development activities. Prohibits the vesting of title to facilities or property in entitles other than the United States without prior Congressional review. Places dollar and percentage limits in cost overruns allowable on specific projects without prior Congressional review. Imposes additional limitations on cost overruns allowable without additional Congressional authorization.

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Timeline

29 April 1977
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
29 April 1977
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 April 1977
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
16 May 1977
Introduced
Referred jointly to House Committees on Armed Services; and International Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
16 May 1977
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 95-349 (Part I).
Source: Committee
16 May 1977
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 95-349 (Part I).
Source: Committee
8 June 1977
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, H. Rept. 95-349 (Part II).
Source: Committee
8 June 1977
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, H. Rept. 95-349 (Part II).
Source: Committee
13 September 1977
Floor
Measure called up by special rule in House.
Source: Floor
20 September 1977
Floor
Measure considered in House.
Source: Floor
21 September 1977
Floor
Measure considered in House.
Source: Floor
23 September 1977
Floor
Measure considered in House.
Source: Floor
23 September 1977
Vote
Measure passed House, amended, roll call #580 (317-47).
Source: Floor
23 September 1977
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #580 (317-47).
Source: Floor

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Passed House amended
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Introduced in House
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Related records

related to → Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 6796.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/6796
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