HR 13565 · 93th Congress · Energy

Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act

Introduced 1974-03-18· Sponsored by Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 1283 passed in lieu.(1974-09-11)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1974-09-11
Yea 327Nay 7
PassedHouse · 1974-09-11
Yea 327Nay 7

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act - Declares it to be the policy of Congress to initiate the establishment of a national program of basic and applied research and development with respect to all environmentally acceptable energy sources and utilization technologies. Defines the term "Administrator" as (1) the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Agency upon the creation of such agency by law; (2) the head of any other agency created for the purpose of designing and implementing the Federal nonnuclear energy research and development program; or (3) an individual appointed by the President to administer the program. Directs the Administrator to: (1) aggresively pursue research and development programs in a wide range of nonnuclear energy technologies; (2) develop the technology and information base necessary to support development of the widest possible range of options available for future energy policy decisions; (3) investigate the option of energy self-sufficiency for the United States; (4) pursue the development of new energy sources in such a way as to encourage the fullest possible private participation; (5) examine and, if feasible, implem…

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Cosponsors (18)

12 Democrats6 Republicans