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H.R. 7865 (96th)

Nuclear Safety, Research, Demonstration, and Development Act of 1980

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

30 July 1980

Last action

22 December 1980 · President

Status

Public Law 96-567.

Sponsors

Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5], Rep. Carney, William [R-NY-1], Rep. Lloyd, James F. [D-CA-35], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5], Rep. Royer, William [R-CA-11], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15], Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16], Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3], Rep. Kramer, Ken [R-CO-5], Rep. Goldwater, Barry, Jr. [R-CA-20], Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Young, Robert A. [D-MO-2], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3], Rep. Hance, Kent R. [D-TX-19], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Marks, Marc L. [R-PA-24], Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2], Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7], Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Stack, Edward J. [D-FL-12], Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2], Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Energy

Summary

Nuclear Safety Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a research, development, and demonstration program for instituting practical improvements in the safety of nuclear powerplants during the next five years. Sets forth the goals of such program, including: (1) the development of cost-effective improvements in the generic design and operation of nuclear powerplants; (2) the identification of aptitude, training, and manning levels which are necessary to assure reliable operator performance; and (3) the analysis of nuclear powerplant fuels, components, and subsystems which offer significant improvements in plant safety. Directs the Secretary to coordinate such activities with those of other Government agencies, foreign governments, and industry. Requires the Secretary to: (1) make recommendations to minimize the complexity of nuclear powerplant systems and operations; (2) use federally owned research facilities and personnel, to the extent feasible; and (3) fully disseminate information concerning projects and activities conducted under this Act. Directs the Secretary to prepare an annual comprehensive program management plan for the conduct of such activities.

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Timeline

  1. 30 July 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 July 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 July 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 August 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1242.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 August 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1242.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 August 1980

    Passed

    Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

  7. 25 August 1980

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 25 August 1980

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 August 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 26 September 1980

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  11. 26 September 1980

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 2884.

    Source: Floor

  12. 26 September 1980

    Discharge

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged in Senate.

    Source: Discharge

  13. 26 September 1980

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged in Senate.

    Source: Committee

  14. 4 December 1980

    Passed

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

    Source: NotUsed

  15. 4 December 1980

    Passed

    House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  16. 12 December 1980

    Passed

    Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  17. 12 December 1980

    Passed

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

    Source: NotUsed

  18. 13 December 1980

    Passed

    House agreed to Senate amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  19. 13 December 1980

    Passed

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

    Source: NotUsed

  20. 16 December 1980

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

  21. 17 December 1980

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  22. 17 December 1980

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

  23. 17 December 1980

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

  24. 22 December 1980

    President

    Public Law 96-567.

    Source: President

  25. 22 December 1980

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  26. 22 December 1980

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

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Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 23 December 1980

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  • Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment

    summary · EN · 12 December 1980

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  • House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment

    summary · EN · 4 December 1980

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 26 September 1980

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 25 August 1980

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 21 August 1980

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 30 July 1980

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