HR 12505 · 95th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act

Introduced 1978-05-02· Sponsored by Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1978-06-23)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1978-06-22
Yea 267Nay 96
PassedHouse · 1978-06-22
Yea 267Nay 96

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate a Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program to study technical problems regarding the viability of the solar power satellite concept. Requires the Secretary, after consultation with the Administrator, to submit to the Congress, by January 3, 1979, a comprehensive plan to implement the Program.…

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Cosponsors (5)

3 Democrats2 Republicans
Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6]
Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2]FL
Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4]
Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5]NY
Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3]