A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the meaning of "severe energy supply interruptions" to permit the implementation of standby gasoline rationing.

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Defines the meaning of "severe energy supply interruption" as used in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act for the purpose of determining the severity of shortage of petroleum supply to the United States necessary to require the President to recommend to the Congress that the Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan provided for in such Act be implemented. Declares that the commencement of international hostilities under constitutional authorities and the determination that gasoline rationing is necessary to protect the national security shall be sufficient cause for such recommendation.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 May 1979

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