Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1979

Summary

Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act - Title I: National Security programs - Authorizes the appropriation of funds for specified operating expenses, designated plant and capital equipment costs, and for additional authorizations for specified previously authorized projects. Title II: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 120 percent of the program authorization or the costs exceed by more than $5,000,000 the amount authorized by this Act, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to, or requested of Congress unless 30 calendar days have elapsed since the Secretary of Energy has presented to all the appropriate Congressional Committees a full and complete statement of the action proposed. Allows the waiver of such requirement where such waiver is approved in writing by each appropriate committee of Congress. Prohibits the start of construction projects whose costs exceed by more than 25 percent the estimated cost of the project. Waives this requirement concerning construction projects having an estimated cost of less than $5,000,000. Authorizes the start of general plant projects only under specified circumstances. Allows the transfer of funds from specified projects to the national security programs of the Department of Energy. Allows the Secretary to expend funds authorized for construction design services where such funds are included in a bill before Congress and the Secretary determines that the project is urgently needed for national defense, public safety, or other specified purposes. Limits the use of funds authorized under this Act for B43 bomb projects. Directs the Secretary of Energy to submit a single annual request for authorizations concerning defense applications of nuclear energy. Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act for production of enhanced radiation weapons.

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Timeline

1. 21 March 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 March 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 March 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 May 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 95-1108.

   Source: Committee

5. 3 May 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 95-1108.

   Source: Committee

6. 16 May 1978

   Floor

   Measure called up by special rule in House.

   Source: Floor

7. 17 May 1978

   Vote

   Measure passed House, roll call #326 (348-46).

   Source: Floor

8. 17 May 1978

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, roll call #326 (348-46).

   Source: Floor

9. 17 May 1978

   Floor

   Measure considered in House.

   Source: Floor

10. 22 May 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

11. 30 September 1978

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

12. 30 September 1978

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 2693, roll call #433 (68-1).

    Source: Floor

13. 30 September 1978

    Discharge

    Committee on Armed Services discharged in Senate.

    Source: Discharge

14. 30 September 1978

    Committee

    Committee on Armed Services discharged in Senate.

    Source: Committee

15. 11 October 1978

    Passed

    House agreed to Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

16. 11 October 1978

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment.

    Source: NotUsed

17. 13 October 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

18. 13 October 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

19. 14 October 1978

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

20. 14 October 1978

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

21. 24 October 1978

    President

    Public Law 95-509.

    Source: President

22. 24 October 1978

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

23. 24 October 1978

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

Versions

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Documents

3 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 25 October 1978

  ViewDownloadOpen at official source

• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 30 September 1978

  Open at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 March 1978

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 11686 a bill to authorize appropriations for the Department of Energy for national security programs for fiscal year 1979, and for other purposes.
• related to ← Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act