HR 4789 · 96th Congress · Energy

A bill to stimulate research and development aimed at the production of gasohol as an alternative energy source by establishing national demonstration facilities for the conversion of garbage and other solid wastes into fuels, to be constructed by the Secretary of Energy under the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974.

Introduced 1979-07-13· Sponsored by Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8]· House

Bill Progress

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 Science and Technology.(1979-07-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Energy to construct and operate national demonstration facilities for the conversion of garbage and other solid waste materials into fuels. Sets forth requirements for the siting and operating of such facilities, and specifies that one such facility shall be located in New Jersey.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans