S 2548 · 95th Congress · Energy

Office of Energy Security Act

Introduced 1978-02-21· Sponsored by Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.(1978-02-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Office of Energy Security Act - Establishes within the Department of Energy the Office of Energy Security to coordinate Federal activities related to the maintenance of security of the trans-Alaska pipeline and other oil and gas resources of the nation. Requires the Director of the Office of Energy Security to submit to the Secretary of Energy and to Congress an annual report the first of which shall be submitted within one year of the enactment of this Act. Requires the Director to include in the first annual report findings and recommendations concerning the need for a centralized security force, identification of security problems, recommendations for Congressional action and an evaluation of the progress and achievements of the office. Requires the Director to seek and the relevant Federal agencies to render such help as the Director may deem necessary in the fulfillment of duties.…

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Cosponsors (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans