United States · Bill · S
S. 542 (95th)
A bill to authorize the Federal Power Commission to allocate scarce supplies of natural gas.
Introduced
31 January 1977
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Status
Rereferred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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24 March 2026
Summary
Authorizes the Federal Power Commission to require mandatory allocation of natural gas whenever natural gas supplies are in such short supply that a threat to public health, safety, or welfare is posed. Establishes criteria governing the operation of the mandatory allocation program. Stipulates that such authority shall expire on July 1, 1979. Requires the Commission to report to Congress if it determines that a mandatory allocation program is not needed.
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 31 January 1977
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/senate-bill/542
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/95/s/542