HR 17538 · 93th Congress · Energy
Fusion Energy Act
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.(1974-11-26)
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Fusion Energy Act - Expresses the findings of Congress that the general welfare of the United States would be enhanced through the development of various applications of controlled fusion energy, commonly known as thermonuclear energy. Establishes the Advisory Committee on Thermonuclear Energy, to develop proposals to expand and accelerate the research and development of experimental and prototype fusion systems to be used for electrical power production, space propulsion, and resource element production. Requires the Committee to submit a report of such proposals to the Energy Resources Council within 180 days of the enactment of this Act. Provides that the Committee shall cease to exist 30 days after submitting its report. Establishes the Advisory Committee for Fusion Systems Development, which shall advise and consult with the Energy Resources Council with respect to the implementation of the proposals set forth in the report of the Advisory Committee on Thermonuclear Energy and the experimental and demonstration fusion systems under current development. Establishes the Advisory Committee for International Coordination of Fusion Energy Development, to consult with the Energy Res…
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