HR 6804 · 95th Congress · Energy
Department of Energy Organization Act
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House Vote4
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EnactedLatest: Measure laid on table, S. 826 passed in lieu.(1977-06-03)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1977-06-03
Yea 310Nay 20
PassedHouse · 1977-06-03
Yea 310Nay 20
Plain Language Summary
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Department of Energy Organization Act - Title I: Declaration of Findings Policy and Purposes - Declares it the policy of the United States that energy conservation be given the highest priority in any national energy program. Title II: Establishment of Department - Established a Department of Energy in the executive branch. Establishes an Energy Information Administration and an Economic Regulatory Administration within such Department. Establishes within the Department an Office of Inspector General to review and investigate problems relating to the administration of the programs and operations of the Department. Title III: Transfers of Functions - Transfers to the Secretary of Energy all functions now vested in the Federal Energy Administration and the Energy Research and Development Administration. Transfers energy-related functions from the Department of the Interior to the new Secretary. Transfers specified functions of the Federal Power Commission, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of Commerce to the new Secretary. Title IV: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Establishes a Feder…
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Cosponsors (8)
5 Democrats3 Republicans