HR 5169 · 95th Congress · Energy

A bill to amend the Emergency Natural Gas Act of 1977 to extend for 3 years the emergency authorities granted by such act and to provide that in certain circumstances industrial use of natural gas shall be a high-priority use for purposes of such act.

Introduced 1977-03-17· Sponsored by Rep. Ashley, Thomas L. [D-OH-9]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1977-03-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Emergency Natural Gas Act of 1977 to extend the emergency authorities granted by such Act for three years until 1980. Redefines the term "high-priority use" to include certain industrial use categories as defined in regulations issued by the Federal Power Commission.…

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