ERDA Authorization Act-Joint Applications

Summary

ERDA Authorization Act of 1978 - Joint Applications - Title I: For Laser Fusion, Space Applications, and Naval Reactor Development Programs - Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1978 for laser fusion, space applications, and naval reactor developments. Lists amounts authorized for operating expenses and for plant and capital equipment. Amends prior authorization Acts to increase the amount authorized for specific projects. Title II: General Provisions - Imposes restrictions and limitations upon funds appropriated pursuant to this Act. Requires Congressional review of proposed modifications in programs authorized by this Act. Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to perform construction design services for authorized construction projects. Title III: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1979 - Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration to be available no earlier than October 1, 1978, for operating expenses and for plant and capital equipment. Stipulates that all restrictions imposed upon amounts appropriated in fiscal year 1978 pursuant to this Act shall be applicable to amounts appropriated pursuant to this title.

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Timeline

1. 21 April 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 April 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 June 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 95-278.

   Source: Committee

4. 17 June 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 95-278.

   Source: Committee

5. 29 June 1977

   Floor

   Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

   Source: Floor

6. 29 June 1977

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

   Source: Floor

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Documents

2 official files

• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 17 June 1977

  Open at official source

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 21 April 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing
• · ssas00 · Standing

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