Department of Energy Act of 1978—Civilian Applications

Summary

ERDA Authorization Act of 1978 - Civilian Applications -- Title I : For Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Related Activities -- Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1978 for conservation, fossil energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, and other related research and development programs. Lists amounts authorized for plant and capital equipment on a project-by-project basis. Amends prior authorization acts to increase the amount authorized for specific projects. Rescinds the authorization for the molten salt breeder reactor project and for the neutron source facility in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Title II : General Provisions -- Imposes restrictions and limitations upon the use of 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. 16 May 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 95-179.

   Source: Committee

4. 16 May 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 95-179.

   Source: Committee

5. 10 June 1977

   Floor

   Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

   Source: Floor

6. 13 June 1977

   Floor

   Measure considered in Senate.

   Source: Floor

7. 13 June 1977

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #195 (79-1).

   Source: Floor

8. 12 July 1977

   Passed

   Provisions inserted in S. 1811 as passed Senate.

   Source: Floor

9. 7 December 1977

   Passed

   Measure passed House, amended (inserted certain conference provisions of S. 1811).

   Source: Floor

10. 7 December 1977

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended (inserted certain conference provisions of S. 1811).

    Source: Floor

11. 7 December 1977

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

12. 8 February 1978

    Passed

    Senate agreed to House amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

13. 8 February 1978

    Passed

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

    Source: NotUsed

14. 14 February 1978

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

15. 14 February 1978

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

16. 14 February 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

17. 14 February 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

18. 25 February 1978

    President

    Public Law 95-238.

    Source: President

19. 25 February 1978

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

20. 25 February 1978

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 26 February 1978

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 7 December 1977

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Sponsors

• Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (S. 1340) to authorize appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration for energy research, development, demonstration, and related programs in accordance with section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and section 16 of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, as amended.
• related to ← ERDA Authorization Act of 1978-Civilian Applications

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