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Bill95th CongressFiled Apr 21, 1977Energy
S. 1341

ERDA Authorization Act-Joint Applications

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Jun 17, 1977)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 95-278)

ERDA Authorization Act of 1978 - Joint Applications - =Title I: For Laser Fusion, Space Applications, and Naval Reactor Development Programs= - Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1978 for laser fusion, space applications, and naval reactor development. Lists amounts authorized for operating expenses and for plant and capital equipment. Amends prior authorization Acts to increase the amount authorized for specific projects.

=Title II: General Provisions= - Imposes restrictions and limitations upon funds appropriated pursuant to this Act. Requires Congressional review of proposed modifications in programs authorized by this Act.

Prohibits initiation of specified projects if the current estimated cost exceeds by more than 25 percent the amount authorized. Prescribes procedures for additional project cost authorizations if the 25-percent limitation is exceeded.

Grants authority for the merger of ERDA funds appropriated in different years.

Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to perform construction design services for authorized construction projects.

What just happenedJun 29, 1977

Measure passed Senate, amended.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS](D-MS)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jun 29, 1977Floor

    Measure passed Senate, amended.

  2. Jun 29, 1977Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

  3. Jun 29, 1977Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

  4. Jun 29, 1977Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

  5. Jun 17, 1977Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 95-278.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Jun 17, 1977Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 95-278.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jun 17, 1977Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 95-278.

    Armed Services Committee
  8. Jun 17, 1977Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 95-278.

    Armed Services Committee
  9. Apr 21, 1977IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.

    Armed Services Committee
  10. Apr 21, 1977IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Apr 21, 1977IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 17, 197701
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 95-278)

ERDA Authorization Act of 1978 - Joint Applications - =Title I: For Laser Fusion, Space Applications, and Naval Reactor Development Programs= - Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1978 for laser fusion, space applications, and naval reactor development. Lists amounts authorized for operating expenses and for plant and capital equipment. Amends prior authorization Acts to increase the amount authorized for specific projects.

=Title II: General Provisions= - Imposes restrictions and limitations upon funds appropriated pursuant to this Act. Requires Congressional review of proposed modifications in programs authorized by this Act.

Prohibits initiation of specified projects if the current estimated cost exceeds by more than 25 percent the amount authorized. Prescribes procedures for additional project cost authorizations if the 25-percent limitation is exceeded.

Grants authority for the merger of ERDA funds appropriated in different years.

Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to perform construction design services for authorized construction projects.

Introduced in SenateApr 21, 197700

ERDA Authorization Act of 1978 - Joint Applications - Title I: For Laser Fusion, Space Applications, and Naval Reactor Development Programs - Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1978 for laser fusion, space applications, and naval reactor developments. Lists amounts authorized for operating expenses and for plant and capital equipment. Amends prior authorization Acts to increase the amount authorized for specific projects.

Title II: General Provisions - Imposes restrictions and limitations upon funds appropriated pursuant to this Act. Requires Congressional review of proposed modifications in programs authorized by this Act. Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to perform construction design services for authorized construction projects.

Title III: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1979 - Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration to be available no earlier than October 1, 1978, for operating expenses and for plant and capital equipment. Stipulates that all restrictions imposed upon amounts appropriated in fiscal year 1978 pursuant to this Act shall be applicable to amounts appropriated pursuant to this title.