HR 7773 · 96th Congress · Energy

Petroleum Displacement Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-07-21· Sponsored by Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22]· House

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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 Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1980-07-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Petroleum Displacement Act of 1980 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal certain prohibitions and limitations on the use of natural gas as a primary energy source in electric powerplants. Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of petroleum or natural gas or both as a primary energy source in electric powerplants where coal or alternate fuel capability exists. Makes certain technical and conforming amendments.…

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Cosponsors (20)

6 Democrats14 Republicans
Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]
Rep. Loeffler, Tom [R-TX-21]
Rep. Stockman, David A. [R-MI-4]
Rep. Gramm, Phil [D-TX-6]
Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6]
Rep. Hance, Kent R. [D-TX-19]
Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3]
Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6]
Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15]
Rep. Sebelius, Keith G. [R-KS-1]
Rep. Wilson, Robert C. [R-CA-41]CA
Rep. Van Deerlin, Lionel [D-CA-42]CA
Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27]
Rep. Hightower, Jack E. [D-TX-13]
Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30]
Rep. Grisham, Wayne R. [R-CA-33]
Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3]
Rep. Royer, William [R-CA-11]
Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14]
Rep. Goldwater, Barry, Jr. [R-CA-20]