HR 2288 · 96th Congress · Energy

National Energy Trust Fund Act

Introduced 1979-02-21· Sponsored by Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.(1979-02-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Energy Trust Fund Act - Establishes a National Energy Trust Fund. Directs the Secretary of Energy to provide assistance to individuals and organizations in conducting research, development, and technical demonstrations designed to develop alternative energy sources. Directs the Secretary to prescribe regulations necessary or appropriate for carrying out the purposes of this Act, including specific guidelines and criteria to encourage assistance to small business applicants and to provide assurances that assistance will be provided for as many different technologies and approaches to the development of alternative energy sources as possible. Requires a report by the Secretary to Congress on the implementation of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (10)

5 Democrats4 Republicans1 Independent