SJRES 45 · 95th Congress · Energy

National Energy Policy Resolution

Introduced 1977-04-06· Sponsored by Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]· Senate

Bill Progress

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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 Energy and Natural Resources.(1977-04-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Energy Policy Resolution -- Specifies goals of a national energy policy to be established by the Congress, including a balanced use of foreign and domestic energy sources of supply; an acceptable rate of increased energy consumption; a balance between energy development and environmental protection; preservation of competing interests in the free enterprise system; elimination of United States dependence on foreign supplies; and transition to a long-term economy based on inexhaustible energy sources. Title I: Near-Term and Environmental Program - Lists objectives of the near-term energy and environmental program to be presented by the President to the Congress. Establishes target dates for the achievement of such objectives in the 1978 through 1986 range. Requires that the coordinated plan to be submitted by the President be compatible with other plans required by this resolution. Title II: Immediate-Term Energy Environmental Program - Lists objectives of the immediate-term energy and environmental program, with target dates in the 1980 through 1990 range. Requires that the President submit a coordinated plan for reaching such objectives that is compatible with other plans…

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