HR 2591 · 93th Congress ·

A bill establishing a Council on Energy Policy.

Introduced 1973-01-22· Sponsored by Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-01-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes in the Executive Office of the President a Council on Energy Policy to be composed of three members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the Council shall: (1) serve as the principal advisor to the President; (2) review all legislative recommendations dealing with energy matters submitted to the Congress by Federal agencies; (3) make recommendations to the President and Congress for resolving conflicting policies of Federal agencies; (4) recommend policies to Federal and State agencies with respect to power emergencies; and (5) develop a long-range plan for energy utilization in the United States. Directs all Federal agencies to include in every proposal for legislation having a significant effect on energy availability or use a detailed statement on whether such proposal is consistent with the long-range plan formulated by the Council on Energy Policy. Provides that the President shall cause to be prepared and submitted to the Congress on or before July 1, 1973, and annually thereafter, by the Council on Energy Policy in cooperation with the Council on Environmental Quality, an Energy Report which shall include: (1) an est…

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