bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
96-hr-8422,96,hr,8422,"A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to modify certain provisions relating to restricted data, and for other purposes.",Energy,1980-12-04,1980-12-04,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. [R-CA-12]",CA,R,M000343,0,"Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to exclude from the definition of Restricted Data any data concerning the use of special nuclear material in the production of energy and information which is, or is derived from, information which has been published.  Removes the sanctions against anyone who releases Restricted Data which that person has reason to believe will be used against the United States (if such person does so without intent to injure the United States or secure an advantage for any foreign nation).",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
96-s-3243,96,s,3243,"A bill to amend the Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980 to assure that double payments for home energy assistance are not made on behalf of tenants in housing projects assisted by Federal, State, or local governments, and for other purposes.",Energy,1980-12-04,1980-12-04,Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]",IA,R,J000101,0,"Amends the Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980 to require that a State home energy assistance plan include procedures to prevent the payment of such assistance for tenants in housing projects who already receive such assistance under any other Federal, State, or local law.",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
96-hr-8408,96,hr,8408,Wholesale Electric Rate Fairness Act,Energy,1980-12-03,1980-12-03,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15]",IL,R,C000773,0,Wholesale Electric Rate Fairness Act - Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to:  (1) delegate its authority to suspend the operation of any electric rate schedule; (2) waive the requirement that a person apply for a rehearing; and (3) promulgate rules for rehearings.,2025-09-02T13:55:10Z,
96-hr-8401,96,hr,8401,Oil Price Control Act,Energy,1980-12-02,1980-12-02,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1]",MI,D,C000714,0,"Title I:  Crude Oil and Imported Petroleum Products:  Oil Price Control Act -Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to provide that until the President determines that the Federal Oil Trading Corporation is established and fully operational: (1) no adjustment may be made to the base production control level of any property for the purpose of allowing crude oil to be treated as upper tier; (2) no adjustment may be made to the ceiling prices applicable to the existing categories of controlled crude oil, except to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index; and (3) in the case of categories of domestically produced crude oil not subject to ceiling prices under the Act, a ceiling price shall be established by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for each such category equal to the average wellhead prices on December 1, 1980, for that category and no adjustment shall be made to any such ceiling price, except to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Directs the Economic Regulatory Administration to, among other things:  (1) conduct a study of the average unit production costs of each category of crude oil produced in the United States and its profitability under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973; (2) develop proposed pricing rules, prices, and methods of price adjustment for crude oil; and (3) issue a report to the Congress and the President. Directs the President, within 30 days of receiving the final report, to issue an Executive order prescribing pricing rules, prices and methods of adjustment which shall apply to the Federal Oil Trading Corporation (established by this Act) during its first year of operations. Establishes the Federal Oil Trading Corporation as a nonprofit corporation.  Prohibits, after the Corporation is established and fully operational, any person from:  (1) selling crude oil to any person other than the Corporation; (2) selling imported crude oil or petroleum products to any person other than the Corporation; and (3) purchasing crude oil or petroleum products from any person other than the Corporation. Directs the Corporation to sell all crude oil and imported petroleum products acquired by it to qualified refiners and other persons requiring crude oil or imported petroleum products for their own use in such amounts as the refiners shall require except: (1) in periods of crude oil shortage or anticipated shortage; and (2) for diversion into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Requires the Corporation to prepare annually and publish a proposed statement specifying the proposed pricing rules which shall apply to the purchase and sale of crude oil and imported petroleum products by the Corporation during the following year. Specifies provisions regarding:  (1) a Board of Directors; (2) officers and employees; (3) the general authority of the Corporation; (4) an annual report to Congress; (5) the establishment of the Public Energy Fund into which Corporation revenues shall be deposited; and (6) auditing the Corporation. Title II:  Domestic Petroleum Products - Directs the Economic Regulatory Administration to: (1) conduct a study of the profitability of domestic petroleum products to refiners and marketers; (2) develop a proposed price for each petroleum product; (3) determine a method to adjust prices monthly; and (4) issue a report containing the findings of the study, the proposed prices, and the method of adjustment. Directs the President, within 30 days of receiving the final report, to issue an executive order establishing pricing rules for the pricing of oil products at the wholesale, refinery, and retail levels. Title III: Emergency Authorities - Authorizes the President to:  (1) require adjustments in the operations of any refinery with respect to the proportions of any petroleum product produced through such operations if such adjustments are determined necessary to assure production of any petroleum product in such proportions as are necessary or appropriate to achieve the objectives of this Act; (2) require adjustments in the amounts or crude oil of any petroleum product held in inventory by persons engaged in importing, producing, refining, marketing, or distributing such oil or oil products; (3) prohibit any person from willfully accumulating crude oil or any petroleum product in excess of the person's reasonable needs; and (4) require the allocation of any petroleum product in specified amounts. Title IV:  Administration and Enforcement - Provides that the administration and enforcement provisions of the Emergency Energy Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 shall apply to this Act.",2025-09-02T13:55:11Z,
96-hr-8276,96,hr,8276,"Gas Resources Research, Development, and Demonstration Act",Energy,1980-10-02,1980-10-02,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4]",AR,D,A000213,0,"Gas Resources Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare a comprehensive program of research, development, and demonstration activities to advance unconventional natural gas production technology and underground coal gasification processes.  Directs the Secretary to:  (1) solicit and evaluate proposals which could contribute to the development of advanced gas extraction or underground coal gasification technology; (2) solicit proposals for the design and testing of such technology and demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of producing unconventional any synthetic natural gas; (3) prepare a comprehensive commercialization plan that will permit the use of such advanced technologies and processes; and (4) report annually to the Congress on activities pursuant to this Act.",2025-09-02T13:55:06Z,
96-hr-8243,96,hr,8243,A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to decontrol the wellhead price of natural gas produced from certain tight formations.,Energy,1980-10-01,1980-10-01,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]",CO,D,W000647,0,Amends the Natural Gas Policy of 1978 to decontrol the wellhead price of natural gas which is produced from a new well a mile or more from the nearest marker well and which is from a specified formation or is new tight formation.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-hr-8269,96,hr,8269,Coal Utilization Incentives Act of 1980,Energy,1980-10-01,1980-10-01,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL-7]",AL,D,S000320,2,"Coal Utilization Incentives Act of 1980 - Title I:  Balancing Energy and Environmental Policies - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare a cost-benefit analysis on any proposed national ambient air quality standards with an emphasis on the impact of any proposed modification in any standard on the use of domestic coal. Prohibits, for a ten-year period, subject to any more stringent emission limitation or standard of performance of:  (1) any existing major stationary source which comes into compliance with all emission limitations in the applicable implementation plan; or (2) any new or modified applicable emission limitations and standards of performance. Sets such ten-year period to run from the date of completion of such compliance, construction, or modification, or during the period of depreciation or amortization of such facility for Internal Revenue Code purposes, whichever period ends first. Exempts from the application of this Act any source to which a substantial imminent threat to public health can be attributed, as determined by the Administrator. Authorizes the President to issue to any fuel-burning stationary source a temporary emergency suspension of any part of an applicable implementation plan adopted by a State in the event the President determines that:  (1) a national or regional emergency exists involving high levels of unemployment or loss of necessary energy supplies for residential dwellings; (2) such unemployment or loss can be alleviated by such emergency suspension; and (3) foreign imports of fuels used by such source have reached an excessive level which can be reduced by such suspension.  Extends the duration of such emergency suspensions from a maximum of four months to five years or such longer period as the owner or operator of such source may establish as reasonable, except that such suspension is limited in duration to a maximum of four months if it would result in violation of any national ambient air quality standard. Authorizes the Administrator to specify a date not later than December 31, 1983, for final compliance with an applicable State implementation plan by a major stationary source which burns petroleum products and/or natural gas and which:  (1) is prohibited from doing so by an order under the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974; (2) gives notice of intent to convert to coal as a primary fuel because of actual or anticipated curtailment of natural gas supplies; or (3) gives notice of intent to voluntarily convert to coal as a primary fuel. Extends to July 1, 1981, the deadline for revision of any applicable implementation plan for which an attainment date later than December 31, 1982, has been granted by the Administrator to include comprehensive public transportation measures. Directs any State agency evaluating a permit request for any stationary source proposing to use coal as a fuel to prepare a cost-benefit analysis on the environmental costs and economic benefits of such proposal. Exempts from the penalty for noncompliance with an emission limitation or standard or other requirement under the Clean Air Act the owner or operator of a source the noncompliance of which is due to the use of coal as a primary energy source where the only alternative is to use oil, natural gas, or other nonrenewable forms of energy. Eliminates the maximum increases in sulphur dioxide and particulate matter concentration allowed for a 24-hour period or for a three-hour period. Title II:  Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit the amortization of coal utilization property, based on a 36-month period.  Defines ""coal utilization property"" as tangible, depreciable property which is:  (1) a boiler or burner the primary fuel for which will be coal; or (2) pollution control equipment required for such boiler or burner. Allows an investment tax credit to public utilities for coal utilization property. Qualifies coal utilization property for the full investment tax credit allowed for pollution control facilities with a useful life of not less than five years.",2025-09-02T13:55:07Z,
96-hr-8230,96,hr,8230,Petroleum Displacement Act of 1980,Energy,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15]",FL,D,F000041,0,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.,2025-09-02T13:55:05Z,
96-hr-8232,96,hr,8232,Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of l980,Energy,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to House Committee on Rules.,House,"Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6]",NJ,R,F000286,3,"Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1980 - Title I:  Amendments to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to authorize (formerly required) the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to prescribe rules and regulations with respect to the leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf.  Removes the mandate that the Secretary include in such regulations specified provisions.  Requires the Secretary to prescribe rules and regulations with respect to specified temporary suspensions, the Clean Air Act, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.  Alters provisions which may be included in such regulations regarding unitization, pooling, and drilling agreements and development of lease areas to require that they follow certain national guidelines. Requires notification of the Secretary of the Interior of Federal actions affecting the Outer Continental Shelf or its development 30 days before such action is to be taken. Revises procedures for the issuance or amendment of regulations under such Act to require the issuance of statements and reports to the President and Congress assessing the costs and benefits of regulations and delay caused thereby.  Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress for its consideration all regulations and amendments issued after the date of enactment of this Act and all current regulations.  Sets forth the procedure for such consideration. Lists circumstances under which the Secretary must issue an oil and gas lease.  Requires the fair market value of oil and gas to be included in considerations of lease bids.  Removes the limitations on the use of specified bidding systems. Extends the time period required for notice by the Secretary identifying bidding systems and designating lease tracts. Permits the area of a tract to exceed a specified acreage to encourage development under unusually adverse conditions.  Requires good faith efforts to meet requirements of other leases before bidding for a lease. Extends the time period required for notice by the Secretary of lease sales and bidding terms. Extends the time period required for approval by the Secretary of the Interior of any geological or geophysical exploration plan pursuant to an oil or gas lease. Makes it the duty of the Secretary of Energy, in preparing or revising an oil and gas leasing program, to give priority to areas with the highest oil and gas potential and which contain known reserves.  Requires the Secretary of Energy to establish production goals to be used by the Secretary of the Interior in the development of leasing programs. Limits the time period during which a civil action may be brought to enjoin a lease.  Prohibits the application of remedies provisions to leases located in a specified area of the Gulf of Mexico. Removes the provision specifically giving the Secretary of the Interior access to analyzed information obtained from a lessee's exploration or development activities. Title II:  Amendments to the Offshore Oil Spill Pollution Fund - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 to revise the definition of ""vessel"" to exclude watercraft transporting from an offshore facility less than a specified quantity of oil at one time.  Excludes from the definition of ""oil"" petroleum transported from the Outer Continental Shelf.  Makes a distinction between offshore facilities located on areas leased by oil and gas leases and those that are not for determining the operators of such facilities. Limits the liability of an owner not otherwise entitled to a defense to liability.  Removes, as an exception to the limitation of liability for oil pollution damage, violations of Federal regulations or standards which primarily cause an incident.  Excludes from incidents triggering liability, other than for removal costs, specified unanticipated disasters.  Eliminates the requirement that removal costs incurred by the Federal Government or a State or local government be borne by the owner and operator of the discharging facility or vessel. Revises the financial responsibility requirements of an owner or operator of more than one offshore facility and of an owner or operator of a facility located on a leased area who maintains evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to satisfy the maximum amount of liability.  Relieves guarantors of liability for amounts in excess of those of which they have provided evidence. Title III:  Amendments to the Fishermen's Contingency Fund - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 to eliminate the prohibition against the payment of damages by the Secretary when damage was caused by materials or other items of a financially responsible party. Extends the time period during which a damage report must be made for a claim to be presumed valid. Revises the procedure under which commercial fishermen may file claims for compensation to require the Secretary to determine claims below a specified amount. Title IV:  Amendments to Other Acts - Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to:  (1) require a State to expedite notification of the appropriate Federal agency of its concurrence with or objection to the certification of an applicant to conduct specified coastal zone activities in cases of overriding national interest; (2) reduce the time period after which a State must issue its concurrence with or objection to certification of an applicant to conduct specified activities in an area leased under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; and (3) provide the only coastal state in a region, not otherwise eligible, with a coastal energy impact program grant. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to transfer to the Secretary of the Interior from the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency specified administrative responsibilities with respect to oil and hazardous substance discharge control.",2025-09-02T13:55:06Z,
96-s-3185,96,s,3185,"Advanced Battery Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980",Energy,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI]",HI,D,M000250,0,"Advanced Battery Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to:  (1) assure the expansion of the current battery research program; (2) assure the expansion of the current battery exploratory investigations program; (3) accelerate battery development and engineering activities; (4) conduct field tests and demonstrations of each advanced battery; (5) ensure the coordination of the activities of this Act with those of the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act; (6) establish technology applications programs to foster manufacturing process development, cost reduction programs, and pilot line operations; (7) develop a technology applications program for each advanced battery which is proven to be suitable for use in conjunction with dispersed applications of renewable energy sources, such as wind energy and photovoltaic systems; and (8) prepare a comprehensive program management plan for the conduct of the research, development, and demonstration activities under this Act. Establishes a technical panel on advanced batteries of the Energy Research Advisory Board to advise the Secretary on the conduct of the advanced battery energy storage program. Directs the Secretary to report annually to Congress concerning activities pursuant to this Act.",2025-09-02T13:57:13Z,
96-sres-532,96,sres,532,A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to establish an Office of Assistant Secretary for Emergency Energy Preparedness.,Energy,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY]",NY,R,J000064,1,"Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Energy should immediately establish an Office of the Assistant Secretary for Emergency Energy Preparedness responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation of the emergency response programs of the Department of Energy.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-hr-8220,96,hr,8220,Utility Rate Reform Act of 1980,Energy,1980-09-29,1980-09-29,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8]",MD,D,B000160,0,"Utility Rate Reform Act of 1980 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to include Federal standards relating to the retail rates charged by State regulated electric utilities. Sets forth Federal standards which require such utilities to:  (1) charge rates to each class of electric consumer which reflect the costs of providing service to such class; (2) show the extent to which costs decrease as the consumption of a certain class increases before such utilities can decrease the rate for that class; (3) provide time-of-day rates to each class of consumer or, under certain conditions, to each consumer; (4) charge seasonal rates to each class of consumer; (5) offer each consumer an interruptible rate which reflects the cost of providing such service to the consumer's class; (6) offer load management techniques which have been approved by the State regulatory authority; (7) prohibit any such utility from increasing a rate pursuant to an automatic adjustment clause unless such clause meets certain requirements; (8) restrict or prohibit master metering of electric service in new buildings; and (9) inform their consumers about rate schedules. Prohibits discrimination against solar, wind, and small generating systems by the State regulated electric utilities. Permits the State regulatory authority or in the absence of action by a State authority, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, to determine if an electric utility meets Federal standards. Requires State authorities which determine compliance with Federal standards to report regularly to the Commission. Makes any Commission finding of non-compliance with Federal standards by an electric utility prima facie evidence of non-compliance. Prohibits any rate increases by a State regulated electric utility unless such utility complies with the Federal standards. Grants jurisdiction to Federal district courts to enjoin such utilities from increasing their rates without complying with the Federal standards. Allows the Federal court of appeals to review any State regulatory authority's determination of compliance with the Federal standards upon petition by the Commission, a State agency, a Federal agency or, under certain circumstances, an electric utility. Prohibits any opportunity for review of a determination of compliance except as stated in this Act.",2025-09-02T13:55:05Z,
96-s-3162,96,s,3162,A bill to amend section 160 (c) (1) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.,Energy,1980-09-26,1980-09-26,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]",KS,R,D000401,0,"Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase from 100,000 to 300,000 barrels per day, or at least an average daily rate fully using appropriated funds, the average rate of increase in the amount of crude oil in storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-hres-795,96,hres,795,A resolution relating to price increases for crude oil and other petroleum products resulting from the current conflict between Iran and Iraq.,Energy,1980-09-25,1980-09-25,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]",MA,D,M000133,0,Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should take actions to mitigate the effects of the conflict between Iran and Iraq on oil prices and supplies.,2024-02-07T16:32:33Z,
96-hr-8193,96,hr,8193,Omnibus Renewables Act of 1980,Energy,1980-09-24,1980-09-24,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27]",CA,R,D000435,0,"Omnibus Renewables Act of 1980 - Title I:  Solar and Geothermal Energy Programs - Amends the Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act of 1974 to provide for a program to develop solar agricultural and industrial process heat for use in meeting needs of agricultural and industrial operations. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a development and demonstration program on solar energy systems to provide agricultural and industrial process heat.  Requires the Secretary to transmit to Congress a comprehensive management plan which shall include performance criteria for the solar heating components and systems to be used in such program. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress concurrently with the President's annual budget following transmittal of the initial program management plan a detailed description of the plan as then in effect, including any significant changes in the program. Directs the Secretary to enter into such contracts and make such awards based on competitive solicitation as are necessary for:  (1) the development or procurement of solar agricultural and industrial process heat systems; (2) the installation and testing of such systems; and (3) the operation of such installations during the demonstration period.  Allows title to such systems to be conveyed subject to any terms prescribed by the Secretary to the owners of the facilities involved. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) monitor the operations of such systems; (2) collect, evaluate, and disseminate data on all such systems; and (3) carry out studies in furtherance of this Act. Requires that priority be given in the solar agricultural and industrial process heat demonstration program to:  (1) projects in which a substantial share of the purchasing, installation, and operating funds are provided by private entities and non-Federal governmental entities; and (2) projects which involve technologies which will be acceptable to the public soon. Directs the Secretary to establish a program for the repair and retrofit of solar heating systems and combined solar heating and cooling systems in accordance with the applicable performance criteria established under this Act by the Secretary for residential dwellings and commercial buildings. Requires that priority under such program be given to projects which: (1) can be repaired at reasonable cost and are located in areas where a substantial portion of residential heat may be derived from solar energy or there is public skepticism about solar heating; and (2) are being monitored or where a substantial share of funds are provided by private or non-Federal entities. Directs the Secretary to establish an office to encourage small business participation in the development and demonstration of solar energy. Requires the Secretary to encourage small inventors to participate in the development and demonstration of solar energy by placing representatives of small inventors in the Energy Department's regional offices. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a taxpayer to elect to take an amortization deduction for any qualified geothermal property based on a 60-month period.  Permits a taxpayer who has elected to take such deduction at any time to discontinue the deduction for the rest of the amortization period.  Deems the election of such deduction terminated if during the amortization period the qualified geothermal property ceases to meet the specified definition of qualified geothermal property.",2025-09-02T13:55:06Z,
96-hr-8197,96,hr,8197,"International Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 1980",Energy,1980-09-24,1980-09-24,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1]",HI,D,H000449,2,"International Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Title I:  International Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Program - Directs the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with other Federal agency heads, to carry out a program for the research, development, and demonstration of solar photovoltaic energy technologies for use in foreign countries consistent with existing programs.  Sets forth elements to be included in such program, including:  (1) development of a commercial export market; (2) systems that will serve the needs of international development programs; (3) small-scale solar photovoltaic energy systems for use by nongovernmental organizations; (4) bilateral and multilateral agreements to support solar photovoltaic energy system demonstration projects; (5) development of systems intended specifically for application in foreign countries; (6) marketing assistance for domestic manufacturers; and (7) foreign education and training programs.  Directs the Secretary to promote international participation in the development of such program.  Permits the use of funds for solar photovoltaics in a hybrid system with other renewable energy sources. Authorizes the Secretary to furnish assistance for activities which facilitate the commercialization of solar photovoltaic energy technologies in foreign countries and which supplement existing programs. Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees regarding financial assistance in excess of $2,000,000.  Directs the Secretary to subsidize any import fees imposed in connection with any demonstration project. Requires the Secretary to fully disseminate information concerning activities conducted under this Act.  Sets forth criteria for the selection of programs.  Directs the Secretary to coordinate activities with scientific and technical representatives and other Federal agencies.  Requires the Secretary to assure that small businesses have the opportunity to participate in the solar photovoltaic program by reserving ten percent of the authorized funds for contracts with small businesses.  Directs the Secretary to report annually to Congress on activities undertaken pursuant to this Act. Title II:  International Solar Photovoltaic Energy Advisory Committee - Establishes an International Solar Photovoltaic Energy Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary on research and development of solar photovoltaic energy systems.",2025-09-02T13:55:06Z,
96-hr-8207,96,hr,8207,Energy Conservation Assistance Amendments of 1980,Energy,1980-09-24,1980-09-24,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2]",WV,D,S000778,11,"Energy Conservation Assistance Amendments of 1980 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to repeal references to State school facilities agencies and the State hospital facilities agencies.  Authorizes (currently requires) the Secretary of Energy to terminate and recover the remaining financial assistance for State, school, and hospital energy conservation projects which are not in compliance with the State plan. Authorizes the Secretary to allocate less than the current mandatory percentage of State technical assistance funds to schools or hospitals. Authorizes appropriations for energy conservation project grants to schools and hospitals for fiscal years 1982- 1984.  Revises the method by which such appropriations are allocated among the States. Amends the Energy Conservation and Policy Act to replace the technical assistance program with the energy conservation project designed to assist energy conservation in buildings owned by units of local government and public care institutions. Directs the Secretary to prescribe criteria for determining hardship classification project grants to pay up to 90 percent of the costs of a hardship energy conservation project. Authorizes the use of energy conservation project grants to pay up to 90 percent of the costs of a hardship energy conservation project. Authorizes appropriations for grants to States for energy audits and energy conservation projects for fiscal years 1982-1984.  Revises the method of allocating such grants among the States.",2025-09-02T13:55:05Z,
96-hr-8179,96,hr,8179,"A bill to amend the Price-Anderson provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 relating to liability for accidents at nuclear facilities, and for other purposes.",Energy,1980-09-22,1980-09-22,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,1,"Increases the standard deferred premium which may be charged a licensee of a nuclear facility following a nuclear incident.  Requires such premiums to be paid in equal installments over a period between one and five years. Increases the amount of indemnification the Nuclear Regulatory Commission may provide a licensee or a Federal contractor to $5,000,000,000. Reduces such indemnity by an amount equal to all of the financial protection required of a licensee or contractor.  Limits the public liability for a single nuclear incident, involving facilities which received a construction permit before a specified date, to the required financial protection and applicable indemnity.  Requires the exhaustion of such protection and indemnity before payment of damages from any source except the required financial protection may be made in the case of facilities which received a construction permit after such specified date.  Increases the annual fee which the Commission may charge for an indemnification agreement from $30 to $1,000. Authorizes the Commission to return any portion of a collected fee after ten years. Requires the Commission to survey the cause and extent of damage of each nuclear incident regardless of the extent of public liability.  Increases the indemnity for a licensee operating as a nonprofit educational institution to $5,000,000,000. Authorizes the Commission to require any person who it indemnifies to waive certain defenses to liability with respect to any nuclear incident (under existing law such waivers may be obtained only with respect to extraordinary nuclear occurrences).  Increases the period of time within which a suit may be brought pursuant to a waiver of any statute of limitations to 40 years from the date of a nuclear incident. Sets forth the priority of claims for damages by owners or operators of nuclear facilities. Requires the 1983 Commission report to the Congress to contain recommendations concerning liability issues, specifically those relating to proof of causation and proper elements of damages. Directs the Commission to promulgate regulations to implement the amendments made by this Act within one year after enactment.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
96-hr-8168,96,hr,8168,Petroleum Displacement Act of 1980,Energy,1980-09-19,1980-09-19,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7]",LA,D,B000780,0,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.,2025-09-02T13:55:05Z,
96-hr-8174,96,hr,8174,"A bill to eliminate 1,000 of the positions within the Department of Energy associated with the administration of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, effective at the expiration of that Act.",Energy,1980-09-19,1980-09-19,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]",CO,D,W000647,0,"Terminates 1,000 of the positions within the Department of Energy currently allocated to administer the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 by October 1, 1981.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-hr-8157,96,hr,8157,Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act,Energy,1980-09-18,1980-11-17,Similar provisions inserted in S. 885 as passed House.,House,"Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2]",WA,D,S001115,16,"Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act - Establishes the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council composed of representatives from the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Directs the Council to establish a voluntary scientific and statistical advisory committee to assist in the development, collection, and evaluation of specified information relevant to the Council's development and amendment of a regional conservation and electric power plan.  Authorizes the Council to establish such other voluntary advisory committees as necessary or appropriate to assist it. Directs the Council to prepare a regional conservation and electric power plan, giving priority in decreasing order of importance, to conservation, renewable resources, energy resources derived from utilizing waste heat or having high fuel conversion efficiency, and other resources.  Sets forth the components of such plan, including: (1) an energy conservation program; (2) recommendations for research and development; (3) a methodology for determining environmental and social costs and benefits of conservation measures taken under this Act; (4) a 20-year demand forecast of power resources required to meet the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration's obligations and the portion of such obligations which can be met by resources in each of the above priority categories; (5) an analysis of reserve and reliability requirements and cost-effective methods of providing reserves; and (6) a methodology for determining surcharges, if surcharges are recommended by the Council. Directs the Council to study energy conservation measures and analyze the result of the implementation of such measures. Directs the Council and the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to inform the Pacific Northwest public of major regional power issues to insure widespread public involvement in the formulation of regional power policies. Directs the Council to: (1) solicit recommendations from the region's State and Federal fish and wildlife agencies and appropriate Indian tribes for measures to protect, mitigate, and enhance fish and wildlife resources affected by the development and operation of any hydroelectric project of the Columbia River and its tributaries and for fish and wildlife research and development; and (2) develop a program based on the recommendations consisting of measures to protect, mitigate and enhance fish and wildlife affected by any hydroelectric project while assuring the Pacific Northwest a reliable and efficient power supply. Directs the Administrator to utilize the Bonnevile Power Administration fund and the authorities available under this Act and other applicable laws to finance such fish and wildlife protection and enhancement activities. Directs the Council to submit an annual report to specified congressional committees on the actions taken and to be taken by the Council regarding such fish and wildlife protection and enhancement activities. Directs the Council, by a specified date, to complete a thorough analysis of the costs and the equity of the conservation measures and conservation resources implemented pursuant to this Act to consumers in the Pacific Northwest region. Directs the Administrator to offer to sell electric power to each requesting public body and cooperative entitled to preference under the Bonneville Project Act of 1937 and to each requesting investor-owned utility to meet that entity's firm power load which exceeds its resource capability for meeting the previous year's firm loan requirements. Authorizes the Administrator to sell electric power to Federal agencies in the region. Directs the Administrator, subject to certain stipulations, to purchase electric power from a Pacific Northwest utility if offered at the ""average system cost"" of resources then available to that utility, and to offer, in exchange, to sell an equivalent amount of electric power to such utility for resale to that utility's residential users within the region.  Directs the Administrator to determine the ""average system cost"" on the basis of a methodology developed by the Council and subject to the review and approval  by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Authorizes the Administrator to sell electric power to existing direct service industrial customers which presently have contracts for the purchase of electric power from the Administrator, so long as such sale provides a portion of the reserves for firm power loads within the region. Prohibits the Administrator from selling electric power, including reserves, directly to new direct service industrial customers or to existing direct service industrial customers in excess of the amount permitted above unless the Administrator determines that such proposed sale is consistent with the plan, is approved by the Council, and meets certain additional requirements. Authorizes the Administrator to sell, or otherwise dispose of, electric power, including acquired power, that is surplus to obligations incurred in accordance with this Act and other applicable statutes. Sets forth provisions regarding negotiations for, and offers to enter into, initial long term contracts for the sale and/or exchange of electric power. Directs the Administrator to acquire electric power resources through conservation, to implement all conservation measures, and to acquire such renewable resources, which are installed, by a residential or small commercial consumer to reduce load, as the Administrator determines are consistent with the criteria for developing the regional conservation and electric power plan, and in the case of major resources, as provided in this Act.  Provides that such measures and resources may include: (1) loans and grants to consumers for insulation, weatherization, increased system efficiency, and waste energy recovery; (2) technical and financial assistance to, and other cooperation with, the Administrator's customers and governmental authorities to encourage conservation; (3) aiding such customers and authorities in implementing model conservation standards adopted pursuant to this Act; and (4) conducting demonstration projects to determine the cost-effectiveness of conservation measures and direct application of renewable energy resources. Directs the Administrator, when proposing to acquire any major resource, when implementing a conservation measure which will conserve electric power in an amount equal to that of a major resource, when paying or reimbursing investigation and preconstruction expenses of the sponsors of a major resource, or when granting billing credit involving a major resource to: (1) conduct public hearings; (2) give notice of the proposed action to the Council, the Governor of each affected State, and the Administrator's customers; and (3) publish such notice in the Federal Register.  Directs the Administrator to submit a written decision on such action to the Council and to the public for the Council's approval.  Prohibits the Administrator from implementing any such proposed action without submitting to the appropriate congressional committees the administrative record of the decision. Establishes procedures to be followed when the Administrator wishes to acquire a resource, which does not meet the criteria of this Act, for experimental, developmental, or demonstration purposes, but which has a potential for providing cost-effective service to the region. Establishes procedures to be followed for entering into agreements for resources the Administrator determines to be consistent with the plan. Authorizes the Administrator to grant billing credits and provide services to a customer, subject to certain limitations, for such customer's independent conservation activities, and for resources acquired by the customer which reduce the obligation of the Administrator to acquire resources under this Act. Directs the Administrator to investigate opportunities for adding to the region's resources or reducing the region's power costs through the accelerated or cooperative development of resources located outside the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, if such resources are renewable resources and are planned or considered for development by nonregional agencies which would own, sponsor, or otherwise develop them. Directs the Administrator to establish rates for: (1) the sale and disposition of electric power and the transmission of non-Federal power; and (2) electric power sold to meet the general requirements of public body, cooperative, and Federal agency customers within the Pacific Northwest, and electric utility customers.  Sets forth guidelines to be followed in establishing such rates. Authorizes the Administrator to make annual impact aid payments from the Fund to local governments within the region with respect to major transmission facilities which:  (1) are within the jurisdictions of such governments; (2) have a substantial impact on such governments; and (3) are completed after the effective date of this Act.  Directs the Administrator to determine the amounts of such payments by a regionwide, uniform formula established by rule under the rate-setting procedures set forth in this Act. Amends the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act to authorize the Administrator: (1) to make expenditures from the Bonneville Power Administration fund for making such payments as are required under this Act; (2) to issue and sell bonds on behalf of the Bonneville Power Administration in order to implement authority under this Act to provide financial assistance for conservation measures, renewable resources, and fish and wildlife; and (3) purchase electric power on a short term basis to meet obligations which may arise because of actions taken under this Act to protect, mitigate and enhance fish and wildlife. Increases the aggregate principal amount of any bonds outstanding at one time after October 1, 1981, by $1,250,000,000, and provides that such amount shall be reserved for the purposes of providing funds for conservation and renewable resources loans and grants in a special revolving account created in the Bonneville Power Administration fund. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to increase the interest rate on such bonds issued by the Administrator if, beginning in fiscal year 1982, the Administrator fails to repay by the end of any fiscal year all the amounts projected to be repaid to the Treasury under the repayment criteria of the Secretary of Energy because of reasons other than a decrease in power sale revenues due to fluctuating streamflows or reasons beyond the Administrator's control. Amends the Act limiting the transfer of electric energy generated at Federal hydroelectric plants in the Pacific Northwest for use outside the Pacific Northwest to redefine the term ""Pacific Northwest."" Authorizes the Administrator to enter into contracts in accordance with the Bonneville Project Act of 1937. Directs the Administrator to discharge office functions in accordance with the Bonneville Project Act of 1937, the Department of Energy Organization Act, and this Act. Sets forth various administrative and savings provisions. Establishes within the Bonneville Power Administration an executive for conservation and renewable resources who shall be responsible for conservation and direct application renewable resource programs.",2025-09-02T13:55:06Z,
96-hr-8121,96,hr,8121,Strategic Petroleum Reserve Management Improvement Act of 1980,Energy,1980-09-16,1980-09-16,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16]",MI,D,D000355,13,"Strategic Petroleum Reserve Management Improvement Act of 1980 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish a nonprofit corporation, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Corporation, to exercise authority over the Reserve (currently exercised by the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Office). Requires the Corporation to have a Board of Directors. Applies specified provisions of the Department of Energy Organization Act to the Corporation, the Board, and its officers and employees. Directs the President of the Corporation to conduct a study and report to Congress on financing the acquisition of crude oil for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve by methods other than directly purchasing crude oil with appropriated funds.  Sets forth elements to be included in such study. Terminates all authority for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and any regulation issued pursuant to such authority on September 30, 2000. Repeals references to the Early Storage Reserve Plan.  Declares that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan shall store a specified amount of crude oil by December 31, 1987.",2025-09-02T13:55:05Z,
96-hr-8129,96,hr,8129,A bill to enhance the economic and military security of the United States by requiring completion of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at an expedited rate.,Energy,1980-09-16,1980-09-16,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Stockman, David A. [R-MI-4]",MI,R,S000935,1,"Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase from 100,000 to 300,000 barrels per day the average rate of increase in the amount of crude oil in storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-hr-8000,96,hr,8000,"A bill to amend section 362(c)(5) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6322(c)(5)) to require as a condition for the receipt of certain Federal assistance that each State permit right turns after stopping, at at least 70 percent of the red stop lights in such State.",Energy,1980-08-22,1980-08-22,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6]",TN,R,B000280,8,Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require as a condition for the receipt of Federal assistance for a proposed State energy conservation plan under this Act that a State permit right turns after stopping at a minimum of 70 percent of the red stoplights in such State.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-s-3050,96,s,3050,"A bill to amend section 21 of the Act of February 25, 1920, commonly known as the Mineral Leasing Act.",Energy,1980-08-21,1980-08-21,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]",WA,D,J000013,0,Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to revise the authority of the Secretary of Energy to lease lands containing oil shale deposits. Permits such leases to exceed 5120 acres of land if necessary to permit long-term commercial operations. Increases the number of such leases which may be held by a single individual from one to two in any one State and four nationwide.  Permits the acquisition of one additional lease in a State where the holder has achieved commercial production and is within ten years of exhausting the reserves on one of the leases.  Authorizes the unlimited issuance of leases to avoid bypass of otherwise uneconomical resources. Authorizes the Secretary to issue oil shale leases allowing the mining of other mineral deposits contained in the lands covered by such lease.  Requires consultation with the Attorney General before issuing such leases which also allow coal mining. Authorizes the Secretary to issue additional leases to holders of oil shale leases if necessary for the development of an oil shale operation.,2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-hr-7982,96,hr,7982,Coal Pipeline Act of 1980,Energy,1980-08-20,1980-08-20,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,3,"Coal Pipeline Act of 1980 - Title I: Rights-of-Way Across Non-Federal Lands - Provides that any person holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity to transport coal by coal pipeline may acquire rights-of-way over, under, upon, or through non-Federal lands owned by common carriers engaged in such transportation by the exercise of the power of eminent domain in the appropriate United States district court or State court.  Requires such person to attempt to acquire any right-of-way through negotiation prior to exercising such power.  Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to permit such person to use or develop water through the exercise of such power.  Prohibits any right-of-way through historic sites, wilderness areas, or wildlife refuges unless there is no alternative route and plans are made to minimize harm to such sites. Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity to any applicant seeking to construct, extend, or acquire a coal pipeline, upon a written determination of certain findings.  Includes within such findings that:  (1) the applicant has the technical and financial capability to construct, operate, and maintain the pipeline; (2) the pipeline is or will be of present or future public convenience and necessity; (3) the pipeline provides the capacity of a common carrier; (4) rates to be charged will be less than those charged by common carriers; and (5) the pipeline will not materially impair the financial ability of any other common carrier to provide transportation. Directs the Commission to include in its determination a discussion addressing issues concerning transportation, energy, and water needs and their effect on existing carriers, rate levels, and the need for the pipeline. Prohibits the issuance of a certificate until the applicant has complied with all requirements of the Commission, including:  (1) submitting plans, contracts, or agreements concerning the intended use of the pipeline; (2) identifying all parties when such applicant is a business entity; (3) preparing an environmental impact statement; and (4) agreeing in writing to be deemed a Federal agency for purposes of this Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policy Act of 1970 with respect to acquisition of rights-of-way. Sets forth the procedure and timetable of the Commission after receipt of an application for a certificate, including notifying the Governor of each affected State, requesting the Secretaries of Transportation, Energy, and the Interior to submit findings, and requesting the Attorney General to conduct an antitrust review. Requires each applicant to reimburse the Commission for administrative and other costs relative to processing its application. Prohibits the issuance of a certificate prior to public notices and hearings in accordance with provisions of this Act. Subjects any certificate holder to the jurisdiction of the Commission over rates and charges as a pipeline carrier, and requires such person to provide service to any other persons seeking service during planning phases and those seeking unutilized capacity of the coal pipeline. Requires that each certificate contain such terms and conditions as the Commission deems necessary to protect the public interest. Prohibits transportation of coal in a certified pipeline if such coal is to be used by the carrier or by a person which controls or is controlled by such carrier.  Prohibits the transportation of coal owned, mined, or supplied by the carrier or by a person which controls or is controlled by the carrier. Sets limitations on the amount of coal which may be transported in a certified pipeline if such coal is mined or to be used by an affiliate of the carrier. Specifies certain exemptions from such prohibitions. Permits a prospective applicant to petition the Commission for a determination of such control prior to making application for a certificate. Allows any person or governmental entity to use the power of eminent domain under Federal or State law to acquire any portion of a right-of-way acquired in whole or part under this Act so long as such use is consistent with the operation and maintenance of such pipeline. Authorizes a person to abandon or discontinue using such pipeline under specified conditions.  Sets forth procedures for such abandonment. Title II:  Rights-of-Way Across Federal Lands - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with other agencies, departments, or instrumentalities of the United States administering any Federal lands, to grant or renew to a person holding a certificate rights-of-way over, under, upon, or through such Federal lands.  Directs the Secretary to enter into interagency agreements with the heads of such agencies, departments, or instrumentalities in order to achieve specified goals, including:  (1) avoiding duplication; (2) assigning responsibility; and (3) expediting review of applications for rights-of-way.  Directs that such department heads shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Act and related regulations. Prohibits any right-of-way through historic sites, public parks, recreation areas, wilderness areas, or wildlife refuges unless there is no alternative route, and planning is conducted so as to minimize harm to such sites. Authorizes the Secretary to issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act as regards the requirement that a coal pipeline over, under, upon, or through Federal lands be located underground. Title III:  General and Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs that the Federal Government cannot appropriate water within any State for use in a coal pipeline without complying with State law, nor can it claim water for a coal pipeline under the reserved rights doctrine unless such reservation is express.  Directs that nothing in this Act is intended to grant any right of water use for a coal pipeline or to excuse any person from obtaining and maintaining a water permit or authorization pursuant to State law. Authorizes any State issuing a State water permit or authorization to a pipeline for which a certificate of public convenience and necessity was issued or a right-of-way was granted under this Act to condition the water rights of such pipeline to effectuate a legitimate State public interest. Authorizes the Attorney General, at the request of the Commission or the Secretary,  to institute a civil action in the appropriate District court to enforce provisions of this Act.  Sets forth penalties for failure to comply with this Act. Requires that all such pipelines be buried underground to the maximum extent possible. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations establishing Federal standards for the safe construction, operation, and maintenance of such pipelines. Exempts from this Act any coal pipeline which was in operation on January 1, 1979.",2025-09-02T13:55:00Z,
96-hr-7945,96,hr,7945,Community and State Energy Planning Assistance Act of 1980,Energy,1980-08-19,1980-09-05,"Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1299.",House,"Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2]",WV,D,S000778,9,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1299)  Community and State Energy Planning Assistance Act of 1980 - =Title I:  Community Energy Planning Assistance= - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to make a grant to any unit of local government (or a combination of such units) for up to 80 percent of the costs of preparing a local energy plan. Requires such a plan to:  (1) provide for energy conservation; (2) encourage the use of renewable resources; (3) result in a combination of such conservation and renewable resource usage; (4) include recommendations for conservation of energy used in local governmental buildings as well as in municipal services; and (5) provide for coordination with Federal and State energy use and conservation programs, activities, and objectives.  Sets forth provisions pertaining to grant applications and public comment, the contents of the applications, and application approval.   Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to any unit of local government (or a combination of such units) of up to 50 percent of the reasonable costs of implementing a local energy plan, whether or not the plan was prepared pursuant to a grant as described in this Act, if such plan is approved by the Secretary and the grant application contains the following information:  (1) a copy of the plan; (2) a commitment to continue the plan after termination of the grant; (3) the source of non-grant funds; (4) evidence of the practicability of the plan; (5) public comments on the plan; and (6) other information as required. Directs the Secretary to give priority to those grant applications for implementing plans which:  (1) produce the greatest energy conservation; (2) require the least amount of public subsidy after the grant; and (3) can be replicated.   Authorizes appropriations for this title for fiscal years 1982, 1983, and 1984.   Directs the Secretary to allocate amounts under this title as follows:  (1) 80 percent based on considerations of State population and climate; (2) ten percent based on the availability and cost of fuel or other energy consumed; and (3) ten percent to hardship cases.   Limits the allocation for any State to ten percent of the total amount allocated for all States.   Prohibits a community from concurrently receiving a planning and implementation grant.   Directs the Secretary to ensure that:  (1) all grant applications are given equal consideration; and (2) consideration is given to the disadvantages due to limited administrative resources of small local government units.   States that nothing in this title shall be construed to authorize funds for research or development.   Directs the Secretary to report annually to Congress concerning actions taken under this title.   =Title II:  Improvements in Administration of Existing State Energy Planning Programs= - Authorizes a State to submit an annual consolidated application requesting financial assistance under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.   =Title III:  State Long-Range Energy Plans= - Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to any State for up to 50 percent of the costs of preparing, modifying, or administering a State long-range energy plan. States that such a plan is one approved by the Governor which contains:  (1) an estimate of the State's energy supply and demand; (2) a description of the types of energy use affected by the plan; (3) a description of, and cost estimates for, the programs the State proposes to achieve its energy objective; and (4) a description of the ways in which the State will monitor and assess progress in meeting such objectives.   Requires a State, in developing a long-range energy plan, to consider:  (1) programs by natural gas utilities and by electric utilities regulated by the State to promote energy conservation and the use of renewable resources; (2) State tax measures or other financial incentives to encourage energy conservation and use of renewable resources; (3) measures designed to conserve energy used for transportation; and (4) other programs to promote energy conservation and the use of renewable resources.   Sets forth provisions pertaining to grant applications, public comment, and application approval.   Authorizes appropriations for the purposes of this title for fiscal years 1982, 1983, and 1984.   Limits the expenditures for work performed by contract to 50 percent of such appropriations for any fiscal year.   Provides for the allocation of grant funds among the States.   Authorizes the Secretary, upon request, to provide information and technical assistance to States in order to aid such States in applying for grants under this title and in preparing, modifying, administering, and implementing State energy plans for which such grants are provided.   States that nothing in this title shall be construed to authorize funds for research or development.",2025-09-02T13:54:59Z,
96-hr-7941,96,hr,7941,"A bill to amend section 21 of the Act of February 25, 1920, commonly known as the Mineral Leasing Act.",Energy,1980-08-18,1980-11-19,"Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, S. Rept. 96-1023.",House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,5,"Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease additional lands to the holder of an oil shale lease for purposes, other than the removal of minerals contained therein, connected with the development of an oil shale operation that the lessee demonstrates are necessary for such operation. Permits the lessee to use the land to, among other things:  (1) dispose of oil shale waste; and (2) build plants, reduction works, and other needed facilities. Requires a lease to contain provisions providing for proper protection of environmental and other resource values. Sets forth guidelines for determining the duration of the lease and the rental fee.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-sres-499,96,sres,499,A resolution to disapprove the proposed exemption from incremental pricing pursuant to the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.,Energy,1980-08-06,1980-08-06,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]",WA,D,J000013,0,Expresses the disapproval of the Senate of the proposed rule under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 which would exempt all small boiler fuel facilities from the natural gas incremental pricing program.,2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-s-3014,96,s,3014,Utility Lifeline for the Elderly Rate Reform Act of 1980,Energy,1980-08-05,1980-08-05,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO]",CO,D,H000287,0,"Utility Lifeline for the Elderly Rate Reform Act of 1980 - Prohibits an electric or natural gas utility from charging an elderly residential consumer (an individual at least 65 years of age who is the head or principal income earner of a household or who receives Federal retirement benefits) an amount greater than the lowest charge per kilowatt-hour or cents per therm for any other consumer for a subsistence quantity of electric energy or natural gas in any month for such consumer's principal residence.  Defines subsistence quantity as the number of kilowatt-hours or therms of natural gas per month which a regulatory authority (regulatory body which has ratemaking authority over electric or natural gas utilities in its jurisdiction) determines is necessary to supply minimum subsistence electric and natural gas needs of elderly consumers for residential uses. Requires an electric or natural gas utility to sell electric energy or natural gas in accordance with a rate schedule fixed, approved, or permitted to go into effect by a regulatory authority having jurisdiction over such utility.  Prohibits a regulatory authority from fixing, approving, or permitting to go into effect any rate schedule which violates this Act. Provides for administrative or judicial review of any action by a Federal or State regulatory authority which is alleged by an individual to be a violation of this Act. Imposes criminal sanctions on anyone who fraudulently misrepresents his or her status as a residential electric consumer. Directs the Secretary of Energy to provide technical and financial assistance to State and municipal regulatory authorities for the establishment of subsistence standards for the elderly. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress a report on electric and natural gas utility rate structures, electric and natural gas consumption, and the operation of electric and natural gas utilities. Directs the Secretary to study the effect of rate changes and incremental pricing on consumers.",2025-09-02T13:57:02Z,
96-hr-7916,96,hr,7916,A bill to prohibit the mandatory termination or phaseout of the use by public utilities of any particular energy source.,Energy,1980-08-01,1980-08-01,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Campbell, Carroll A., Jr. [R-SC-4]",SC,R,C000079,7,"Prohibits the phaseout of any particular energy source for use by electric powerplants which would adversely affect the adequacy of electric power supply in any electric reliability area. Permits the prohibition of an energy source pursuant to the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978, the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974, or public safety requirements.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-hr-7922,96,hr,7922,A bill to amend the Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980 to provide that assistance to eligible households in meeting rising energy costs shall be provided on the same basis for both heating and cooling costs.,Energy,1980-08-01,1980-08-01,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12]",TX,D,W000763,0,"Amends the Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980 to require that the allotment of home energy grant funds be based on the number of heating degree days or cooling degree days, whichever is greater (currently based solely on the number of heating degree days).  Repeals the medical need requirement for household cooling grants.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-s-3007,96,s,3007,"Methane Transportation Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980",Energy,1980-08-01,1980-08-01,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]",SC,D,H000725,6,"Methane Transportation Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to designate an organizational entity within the Department of Energy to manage the methane vehicle research, development, and demonstration program established under this Act.  Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements or arrangements with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Department of Transportation, the Environmental Protection Agency, or any other Federal department or agency, providing that such departments or agencies conduct specified parts or aspects of such program as the Secretary deems necessary or appropriate which are within the particular competence of such department or agency. States that the Secretary shall have responsibility to ascertain that such program include activities to:  (1) promote research on methane-fueled vehicles; (2) determine optimum overall specifications for such vehicles; (3) determine means and facilities for storing, transporting, and dispensing methane for use as vehicular fuel; (4) conduct demonstration projects with respect to the feasibility of such vehicles; (5) gather performance data on such vehicles and related methane transmission and storage facilities; (6) enter into arrangements to assure adequate continuous supplies of methane for use in the demonstrations assisted under this Act; (7) ascertain the need for modifying available methane-fueled vehicles in order to improve their efficiency and performance and facilitate their use by fleet owners; and (8) ascertain and report to Congress on any changes in fuel supply patterns, tax policies, and standards governing the manufacture of vehicles needed to facilitate the manufacture and use of such vehicles. Directs the Secretary to assure maximum coordination between Federal agencies and departments and the Department of Energy in carrying out such program. Directs the Secretary to initiate and provide for research and development in areas relating to such vehicles. Directs the Secretary to promulgate rules and regulations and to issue an initial report for proposals for technical and financial assistance to support public and private entities in developing and implementing demonstration projects to gather data on the operation of such vehicles and facilities for the transmission and storage of methane as a vehicular fuel.  Sets forth the types of technical and financial assistance to be provided under this Act, including grants and loans to cover specified percentages of the costs associated  with the installation of methane transmission, storage, and dispensing facilities. Sets forth requirements as to the number and duration of such demonstrations. Directs the Secretary to consult with the Postmaster General, the Administrator of the General Services Administration, the Secretary of Defense, and the heads of other Federal agencies to determine the practicability of using methane vehicles in the performance of agency functions and to arrange for appropriate use of such vehicles at the earliest practicable date. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report on all activities undertaken under this Act to specified congressional committees. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1982 through 1986 to carry out this Act.",2025-09-02T13:57:01Z,
96-s-3009,96,s,3009,Uranium Enrichment Fund Act of 1980,Energy,1980-08-01,1980-08-01,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]",OH,D,G000236,0,"Uranium Enrichment Fund Act of 1980 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish in the United States Treasury a uranium enrichment fund to consist of:  (1) all receipts, collections, and recoveries of the Secretary of Energy from the provision of services for the production or enrichment of uranium in the isotope 235, and the sale, lease, distribution, or transfer of uranium and activities incident thereto; (2) all proceeds derived from the sale of bonds by the Secretary pursuant to such Act and from activities incident thereto; (3) the unexpended balance of any funds available prior to the effective date of this Act relating to production or enrichment of uranium; and (4) any appropriations made by Congress to the fund. Sets forth requirements concerning the Secretary's authority to make expenditures from such fund for uranium production and enrichment activities. Authorizes the Secretary to request the investment of funds in excess of current needs by the Secretary of the Treasury in United States obligations. Authorizes the Secretary to issue and sell to the Secretary of the Treasury bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness to assist in financing uranium production and enrichment facilities and activities incident thereto. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress an annual report containing a comprehensive description of the operation and financial activities of the uranium enrichment fund.",2025-09-02T13:57:10Z,
96-hr-7865,96,hr,7865,"Nuclear Safety, Research, Demonstration, and Development Act of 1980",Energy,1980-07-30,1980-12-22,Public Law 96-567.,House,"Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4]",WA,D,M000365,34,"(Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment)  Nuclear Safety Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Declares that the policy of the United States and the purposes of this Act are to establish a research, development, and demonstration program for developing practical improvements in the safety of nuclear powerplants during the next five years.   Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish such a program.   Sets forth as the minimum goals of such program: (1) refining the assessment of risk factors associated with the generic design and operation of nuclear powerplants to determine the degree and consequences of propagation of failures of systems, subsystems, and components; (2) the development of potentially cost-beneficial changes in the generic design and operation of nuclear powerplants; (3) the development of potentially cost-beneficial generic methods and designs that improve the performance of nuclear powerplant operators under routine, abnormal, and accident conditions; (4) the identification of the effectiveness of total or partial generic plant system automation; (5) the determination of the consequences of abnormal operational and postulated accident conditions; (6) the examination and analysis of certain nuclear powerplant fuels, components, and subsystems; (7) the identification of aptitudes, training, and manning levels which are necessary to assure reliable operator performance; and (8) the conduct of studies and analyses to establish a data base and the development of a methodology suitable to permit a comparison throughout each fuel cycle of the relative risks associated with all aspects of using, or not using, each potentially significant electrical energy force.   Directs the Secretary in carrying out the generic safety research, development, and demonstration program established by this Act to: (1) coordinate with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the purpose of eliminating unnecessary duplication and avoiding programmatic conflict with any reactor safety research program of the Commission; (2) coordinate, to the extent practicable, activities with other Government agencies and nongovernmental entities in order to minimize duplication of efforts and ensure that concepts resulting from his or her activities are available for application in a timely manner; (3) utilize, to the extent feasible, underutilized federally owned research reactors and facilities along with the associated personnel to maintain existing capabilities and to ensure that the research is generic in nature; and (4) recommend reductions in the complexity of nuclear powerplant systems and operations.   Directs the Secretary to initiate a study of the need for and feasibility of establishing a reactor engineering simulator facility at a national laboratory.   Directs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of creating a reactor engineering simulator facility at a national laboratory to foster research in generic design improvements and simplifications through performance simulations of various types of reactors under various abnormal conditions and postulated accident conditions.   Requires the Secretary, in cooperating with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to study the sufficiency of efforts in the United States to provide specially trained professionals to operate the control rooms of nuclear powerplants and other facilities in the back-end of the nuclear fuel cycle.  Directs the Secretary, in conducting such study, to assess the desirability and feasibility of creating a Federal Corps of such professionals within the executive branch, and of establishing an academy to train such Corps professionals.  Sets the deadline of one year after the date of enactment of this Act for completion of such study, and requires submission of a report along with the Secretary's recommendations to Congress.   Directs the Secretary to fully disseminate safety-related information resulting from any project or other activity conducted under this Act.   Directs the Secretary, in consultation with the heads of other Federal agencies and appropriate public and private organizations, to prepare a comprehensive program management plan for the conduct of research, development, and demonstration activities under this Act. Directs that such plan be transmitted to the appropriate congressional committees annually, along with a statement setting forth specified changes in such plan and other pertinent information.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-hr-7866,96,hr,7866,"A bill to prohibit the use of master meters for gas and electricity supplied to new buildings having more than one unit, and for other purposes.",Energy,1980-07-30,1980-07-30,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23]",CA,D,B000318,15,Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require separate metering of the electricity or natural gas used in each new building unit constructed after enactment of this Act.  Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to bring actions against electric and gas utilities to require compliance with such requirements. Sets forth penalties for violations of such requirements.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-hr-7869,96,hr,7869,"A bill to authorize a feasibility study of second lock at locks and dam 26, Mississippi River, Alton, Illinois, and Missouri.",Energy,1980-07-30,1980-07-30,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3]",MN,R,F000380,0,"Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to conduct a feasibility study of, and report to Congress on, a second lock to the replacement structure for locks and dam 26, Mississippi River, Alton, Illinois, and Missouri.",2024-02-07T16:02:17Z,
96-hr-7873,96,hr,7873,Gasohol Competition Act of 1980,Energy,1980-07-30,1980-11-17,"Measure laid on table in House, S. 2251 passed in lieu.",House,"Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]",NJ,D,H000930,40,"(Measure passed House, amended)  Gasohol Competition Act of 1980 - Amends the Clayton Act to prohibit the direct or indirect restriction by any person engaged in commerce on the use of credit instruments in any transaction concerning the sale, resale, or transfer of gasohol or other synthetic motor fuel of equivalent usability where there is no similar restriction on transactions concerning conventional motor fuel.  Allows such person to impose a credit fee for such sale or transfer, provided such fee does not exceed the actual costs of extending the credit.   Prohibits any other condition, restriction, agreement, or understanding which otherwise discriminates against or unreasonably limits the sale, resale, or transfer of gasohol or other synthetic motor fuel of equivalent usability.   Exempts any person from such prohibition who makes sufficient supplies of gasohol and such synthetic fuels available to customers on the equivalent terms and conditions as such person's conventional motor fuel products.   Provides that nothing in this Act:  (1) precludes such person from requiring labeling of pumps dispensing gasohol or synthetic fuel to indicate that such fuels are not manufactured, distributed, or sold by such person; (2) precludes such person from issuing disclaimers of product liability for damage resulting from the use of such fuels; (3) requires such person to provide advertising for such fuels; or (4) requires such person to furnish additional pumps or facilities for the sale of such fuels.",2025-09-02T13:54:59Z,
96-hr-7884,96,hr,7884,Biomass Research and Development Act of 1980,Energy,1980-07-30,1980-07-30,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1]",HI,D,H000449,1,"Biomass Research and Development Act of 1980 - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to:  (1) make the cost of energy produced by biomass systems competitive; (2) increase the efficiency of biomass energy production; (3) encourage the development of biomass energy resources on land unsuited for cultivating food; and (4) assure the production of at least three quadrillion British thermal units of energy per year from biomass by 1986. Directs the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to establish a six-year biomass energy system research and development program to carry out the purposes of this Act.  States that the program shall consist of:  (1) a feedstocks program; (2) a conversion program; and (3) an end uses program. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to establish procedures to permit any public or private entity wishing to install a biomass energy system to apply for and receive assistance in purchasing such a system. Directs the Secretary, after the termination of the six year program, to promulgate by rule voluntary performance standards for biomass energy systems. Directs the Secretary to initiate a three-year national biomass resource assessment program. Directs the Secretary to prepare and submit to Congress a comprehensive program management plan for the conduct of the programs established under this Act. Sets forth criteria for program selection. Directs the Secretary to monitor the performance and operation of biomass energy systems assisted or installed under this Act. Directs the Secretary to study and evaluate specified matters related to the development of biomass energy systems and report the findings to Congress. Establishes a biomass energy utilization program for the accelerated procurement and installation of biomass energy systems for power production for Federal facilities. Requires the Secretary to take steps to assure that small business will have adequate opportunities to participate in the programs established under this Act.",2025-09-02T13:54:55Z,
96-hr-7885,96,hr,7885,Biomass Research and Development Act of 1980,Energy,1980-07-30,1980-07-30,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Fithian, Floyd J. [D-IN-2]",IN,D,F000161,31,"Biomass Research and Development Act of 1980 - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to:  (1) make the cost of energy produced by biomass systems competitive; (2) increase the efficiency of biomass energy production; (3) encourage the development of biomass energy resources on land unsuited for cultivating food; and (4) assure the production of at least three quadrillion British thermal units of energy per year from biomass by 1986. Directs the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to establish a six-year biomass energy system research and development program to carry out the purposes of this Act.  States that the program shall consist of:  (1) a feedstocks program; (2) a conversion program; and (3) an end uses program. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to establish procedures to permit any public or private entity wishing to install a biomass energy system to apply for and receive assistance in purchasing such a system. Directs the Secretary, after the termination of the six year program, to promulgate by rule voluntary performance standards for biomass energy systems. Directs the Secretary to initiate a three-year national biomass resource assessment program. Directs the Secretary to prepare and submit to Congress a comprehensive program management plan for the conduct of the programs established under this Act. Sets forth criteria for program selection. Directs the Secretary to monitor the performance and operation of biomass energy systems assisted or installed under this Act. Directs the Secretary to study and evaluate specified matters related to the development of biomass energy systems and report the findings to Congress. Establishes a biomass energy utilization program for the accelerated procurement and installation of biomass energy systems for power production for Federal facilities. Requires the Secretary to take steps to assure that small business will have adequate opportunities to participate in the programs established under this Act.",2025-09-02T13:55:00Z,
96-s-2995,96,s,2995,A bill to allow the transfer of certain funds to fund the heat crisis program.,Energy,1980-07-30,1980-08-04,Public Law 96-321.,Senate,"Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]",TX,D,B000401,16,"Authorizes the Community Services Administration to transfer funds from its Rural Development Loan Fund to its ongoing heat crisis program. Reimburses such Fund from specified unexpended funds appropriated for energy crisis activities.  Exempts such heat crisis program funds from prohibitions against awards of such funds after June 30, 1980. Authorizes such funds to assist States which: (1) have experienced extreme heat conditions for a significant period of time; and (2) have significant numbers of low-income individuals whose health is threatened due to such heat.",2022-12-07T19:15:41Z,
96-hr-7855,96,hr,7855,"A bill authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to retain as a national reserve, lands of the Outer Continental Shelf included in the proposed lease sale numbered 53, and prohibiting the Secretary from leasing such lands for oil or gas production or development, except as recommended by the President of the United States and not disapproved by the Congress, and for other purposes.",Energy,1980-07-29,1980-07-29,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2]",CA,R,C000475,0,Directs the Secretary of the Interior to retain specified lands within the Outer Continental Shelf extending from Point Concepcion in the south to the California-Oregon border in the north and extending seaward as a national reserve for oil or gas production or development.  Prohibits the Secretary from leasing such area for oil or gas production or development without the recommendation of the President or the lack of disapproval of the Congress.,2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
96-hr-7857,96,hr,7857,"A bill to amend Section 21 of the Act of February 25, 1920, commonly known as the Mineral Leasing Act.",Energy,1980-07-29,1980-07-29,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. McKay, K. Gunn [D-UT-1]",UT,D,M000490,1,Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to revise the authority of the Secretary of Energy to lease lands containing oil shale deposits.  Permits such leases to exceed 5120 acres of land if necessary to permit long-term commercial operations. Increases the number of such leases which may be held from one to two in any one State and four nationwide.  Permits the acquisition of one additional lease in a State where the holder has achieved commercial production and is within ten years of exhausting the reserves on one of the leases. Authorizes the unlimited issuance of leases to avoid bypass of otherwise uneconomical resources. Authorizes the Secretary to issue oil shale leases allowing the mining of other mineral deposits contained in the lands covered by such lease. Requires consultation with the Attorney General before issuing such leases which also allow coal mining.  Authorizes the Secretary to issue additional leases to holders of oil shale leases if necessary for the development of an oil shale operation.,2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
96-hr-7858,96,hr,7858,Synthetic Fuel Community Bridge Loan Act,Energy,1980-07-29,1980-07-29,"Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.",House,"Rep. Moorhead, William S. [D-PA-14]",PA,D,M000930,0,"Synthetic Fuel Community Bridge Loan Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make loans and loan guarantees to provide interim financing to assist local governments in providing public infrastructure and public services which, in the opinion of the applicant and with the concurrence of the Secretary, are necessary to support the increased population which results from the construction and operation of a synthetic fuel facility.",2025-09-02T13:54:54Z,
96-hr-7842,96,hr,7842,"A bill to enable service station dealers to compete with refiner operated service stations by terminating certain petroleum allocation and pricing regulations, and to promote fair competition in the sale of motor gasoline at retail.",Energy,1980-07-28,1980-07-28,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3]",TN,D,L000381,0,"Repeals portions of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 relating to the sale of motor gasoline at retail, effective December 31, 1980. Prohibits a refiner of motor fuel from operating a retail service station within one mile of any retail service station with which such refiner has a franchise relationship for a period of two years if such refiner is shown through adjudication to be unreasonably underselling competitors and for a period of five years for subsequent violations of such prohibition. Requires a refiner to comply with applicable provisions of law relating to franchise protection before such refiner converts a retail service station from a franchise relationship to operation by the refiner.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-s-2976,96,s,2976,A bill to eliminate restrictions on funds appropriated for certain community services.,Energy,1980-07-25,1980-07-25,Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.,Senate,"Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]",TX,D,B000401,3,Repeals the termination of the program awarding energy allowances to applicants needing assistance.,2025-01-14T18:18:18Z,
96-s-2978,96,s,2978,A bill to revise certain provisions of the Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980.,Energy,1980-07-25,1980-07-25,Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]",TX,D,B000401,5,"Amends the Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980 to require that the allotment of home energy grant funds be based on the number of heating and cooling degree days (currently, the number of heating degree days squared) multiplied by the number of low-income households.  Authorizes States to make grants to eligible households to meet the rising costs of cooling.",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
96-hr-7809,96,hr,7809,Powerplant Fuel Conservation Act of 1980,Energy,1980-07-24,1980-07-24,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16]",MI,D,D000355,0,"Powerplant Fuel Conservation Act of 1980 - Title I:  Accelerated Fuel Conversions of Certain Powerplants - Directs the Secretary of Energy to make a grant to any person who owns or operates any ""designated powerplant"" (as such term is defined in this Act) for the qualifying costs of converting from petroleum to coal or other alternate fuel, paid or incurred by that person. Requires the amount of the grant to be a certain percentage of the qualifying conversion costs depending upon whether the powerplant has met the average preconversion sulfur dioxide limitation and when the costs were paid or incurred. Requires the filing of a copy of each grant application with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Requires the Secretary and the Administrator to jointly determine that the operation of a designated powerplant using the fuel proposed in the application would meet the average preconversion sulfur dioxide limitation. Permits the Secretary to make a grant even though the powerplant does not meet such limitation if the plant adopts recommendations for measures which would reduce the sulfur atmospheric pollutants emitted by the powerplant and which would be practicable. Conditions any grant on the Secretary and the Administrator jointly determining that the operator of the powerplant using the fuel proposed in the application will apply measures which reduce the nitrogen oxides emitted by the powerplant and which are practicable. Directs the Secretary to consult with certain State and Federal authorities before taking final action on an application. Requires the Secretary to approve a grant for a designated powerplant unless the Secretary finds that the requirements of this Act have not been met or cost estimates and other information in the application cannot be adequately verified. Requires any grant to be made under such terms and conditions as the Secretary deems appropriate. Sets forth certain requirements to be included in the terms and conditions. Directs the Secretary to make payments under any grant according to a schedule established by the Secretary and the applicant which assures that funds are used only for qualifying conversion costs and that the terms and conditions of the grant are being met. Requires each electric utility for which a grant is made to repay any portion of the grant that has been spent by the utility for purposes other than compliance with specified air quality limitations and other applicable environmental requirements. Requires a schedule to be established which provides that the funds for the repayment will emanate from charges for the electricity produced by such electric utility and which will take into account the savings expected because of the use of a fuel other than petroleum as a primary energy source. Allows the Secretary to relieve the electric utility from such repayment at any time after the schedule has been established to the extent that the utility shows that such savings have not been or are not expected to be realized to the extent anticipated. Requires notification of the appropriate Federal and State agencies of grant approvals. Allows the Secretary to make a grant to an electric utility which owns or operates an eligible coal-fired electric powerplant for qualifying sulfur removal system costs (the reasonable costs for facilities which reduce sulfur atmospheric pollutants). Defines eligible coal-fired electric powerplants to be any electric powerplant which:  (1) was placed in service before the enactment of this Act and is not a designated powerplant; (2) uses coal as its primary energy sources; and (3) has been identified by the Administrator. Sets forth the application priority, notification, recommendation, environmental standard and monitoring program requirements which must be met before the Secretary can approve such a grant. Allows the Secretary to make a grant for up to 20 percent of the qualifying costs for the design and installation of equipment and facilities for reducing the sulfur content of coal committed for use in a powerplant. Sets forth the application priority, notification, recommendation, and monitoring program requirements which must be met before the Secretary can approve such a grant. Limits recovery of costs incurred by an electric utility powerplant for use of petroleum or natural gas after December 31, 1985 by the use of an automatic adjustment clause to the extent the Secretary allows the utility an exemption. Directs the Secretary to find certain attributes of the automatic adjustment clause before allowing the exemption. Exempts from such limitation a clause approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for an electric utility subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Title II:  Additional Incentives for Reduction of Powerplant Use of Petroleum and Natural Gas - Directs the Secretary to make a grant to any electric utility for reasonable costs incurred after enactment in carrying out an approved fuel displacement plan.  Limits the amount of a utility's grant to its pro rata share of the total appropriation for such grants, determined according to the ratio of:  (1) the utility's base period fuel usage to (2) the estimated base period fuel usage of all electric utilities.  Keys the obligation of approved grant amounts to any utility to the fuel reduction target established in its fuel displacement plan, depending on the percentage by which such target meets or falls short of such utility's pro rato share of a national fuel reduction goal of 600,000 barrels per day of petroleum and natural gas.  Makes available additional grant amounts for any excess of such pro rata share. Sets a maximum grant ceiling of $4.00 per barrel of petroleum or natural gas conserved under the utility's fuel displacement plan.  Specifies application and reporting requirements. Sets a minimum funds pay-out schedule.  Provides for recapture by the United States of funds paid out to any utility failing to meet the fuel displacement target established in its fuel displacement plan. Sets the period beginning January 1, 1974, and ending December 31, 1978, as the base period for purposes of determining fuel usage.  Specifies factors for appropriate adjustments to the base period fuel usage. Specifies general contents of any fuel displacement plan. Requires prior approval of any such plan by the appropriate State regulatory authority in the case of a State regulated electric utility before the Secretary may approve. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to State regulatory authorities and non-regulated electric utilities to carry out duties with regard to the implementation of rules for cogeneration and small power production facilities. Title III:  Administrative Provisions - Directs the Secretary to make a grant to any State agency which meets specified requirements of an Office of Consumer Services for the purpose of assisting consumers in making presentations directly related to the development and review of fuel displacement plans. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Specifies circumstances under which funds appropriated for the Economic Regulatory Administration of the Department of Energy may be used for program administration relating to this Act. Limits the making of grants under this Act to capital costs.  Requires final action on grant applications within six months after filing.",2025-09-02T13:54:54Z,
96-s-2966,96,s,2966,"A bill to amend the Act entitled ""An Act Making Appropriations for the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980"".",Energy,1980-07-24,1980-07-24,Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.,Senate,"Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN]",TN,R,B000063,1,"Extends the program of awarding energy allowances to applicants needing assistance from June 30, 1980, until September 30, 1980.",2025-01-14T18:18:18Z,
96-hr-7787,96,hr,7787,"A bill to amend the Act of November 27, 1979, to provide that awards to applicants under the energy crisis assistance program funded in such Act may be made through September 30, 1980.",Energy,1980-07-22,1980-07-22,Referred to House Committee on Appropriations.,House,"Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10]",NY,D,B000432,25,"Extends the program of awarding energy allowances to applicants needing assistance from June 30, 1980, until September 30, 1980.",2024-02-05T11:50:03Z,
96-hr-7773,96,hr,7773,Petroleum Displacement Act of 1980,Energy,1980-07-21,1980-07-21,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22]",CA,R,M000926,61,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.,2025-09-02T13:54:54Z,
96-hr-7732,96,hr,7732,"A bill to establish a coordinated, prompt, and simplified process for decision making in regard to significant nonnuclear energy facilities, and for other purposes.",Energy,1980-07-02,1980-07-02,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6]",MI,D,C000178,6,"Title I:  Purposes and Definitions - Sets forth the purposes of this Act. Excludes nuclear energy production projects from coverage under this Act. Title II:  Priority Projects - Authorizes the President to establish an Energy Mobilization Board to be composed of members appointed by the President.  Sets forth the general duties and powers of such Board, including the subpoena power. Directs the Board to keep the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the House Committees on Interior and Insular Affairs and on Interstate and Foreign Commerce fully informed concerning its activities, including the submission of an annual report. Directs the Board to promulgate regulations establishing criteria for applications for an order designating an energy project as a Priority Energy Project.  Requires the Board to publish notice of the application and to allow time after such publication for agencies and interested persons to submit written comments. Requires the Board to order designation as a Priority Energy Project or to refuse to make such an order within a specified time.  Sets forth the criteria the Board shall consider in deciding whether to make such a designation.  Requires the Board to publish its decision and a report on its findings for each of the criteria. Stipulates that any action by the Board in designating a priority energy project shall not be considered as a ""major Federal action"" for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).  Directs the Council on Environmental Quality to determine whether any Federal action relating to the Priority Energy Project, after it has been so designated and prior to establishing the Project Schedule, will be a ""major Federal action"" for purposes of compliance with NEPA, and if so, to designate the lead agency. Limits the number of Priority Energy Projects which can be pending certification at any one time to twenty-four. Allows the Board to extend deadlines for receiving comments, for making determinations, and for submitting information. Requires each agency having authority to make any agency decision with respect to any part of a project designated as a Priority Energy Project to transmit to the Board specified information. Directs the Board to publish a Project Decision Schedule to clearly identify the order in which decisions relating to a Priority Energy Project must be obtained.  Requires the Schedule to be consistent with tentative schedules submitted to the Board and with the statutory obligations of the agencies governed such schedule. Allows the Board to modify the Schedule and to extend the time period applicable to an agency or applicant if the Board determines that certain conditions exist.  Prohibits any deadline or extension from resulting in total time for agency action exceeding nine months. Directs the Board to monitor compliance with the Schedule. Requires the Board to determine the cause of any delay, to notify the appropriate agencies and other persons of its determination, and to publish its findings.  Authorizes the Board to establish appropriate procedures to bring any agency responsible for a delay into compliance with the Schedule. Directs the Board, when a Priority Energy Project has failed or refused to take an action necessary for an agency decision, to revise such Schedule or to revoke the Priority Energy Project designation. Requires the President to make the final decision on a project if a Federal agency fails to act.  Prohibits the President from making a decision unless there has been notice and an opportunity for public comment on such decision. Allows a Federal agency or a Priority Energy Project to request a deadline extension from the President.  Sets forth the factors the President must consider in making the final decision and in deciding whether to grant a deadline extension. Directs the Board to certify that all agency actions and approvals necessary for a Priority Energy Project have been granted. Requires the termination of the Priority Energy Project designation if a negative decision is rendered by a competent authority. Requires the Board to notify the Governor of any State within which any portion of a Priority Energy Project would be located and to request certain information from the Governor. Directs the Board to transmit information received from State and local governments to the Priority Energy Project and to help coordinate Federal, State and local authorities. Requires the Board to notify the appropriate Governor of the unwillingness or inability of the State or local government to implement a schedule for timely review and to transmit to the Congress a description of the delay and a recommendation of action to alleviate or prevent the delay. Authorizes waivers of Federal, State, or local law upon the Board's determination that any Federal, State, or local time requirement for agency action is unreasonable and would impede the making of any agency decision.  Specifies the procedure for obtaining such waivers. Title III:  Judicial Review and Miscellaneous Provisions - Limits judicial review to cases involving alleged denial of rights under the United States Constitution or violations of statutory jurisdiction, authority, limitations, or rights. Sets time limits for filing claims arising out of actions taken pursuant to this Act, and bars any claims filed thereafter.  Requires such claims to be brought in the district court of the district in which the Priority Energy Project would be located, and grants exclusive original jurisdiction to such court in such matters.  Directs such court to give precedence to such matters over all other matters on the court's docket, to the greatest extent practicable. Authorizes the Supreme Court, exclusively, to review interlocutory judgments or orders of the district court pursuant to this title.  Directs the Supreme Court to give precedence to such matters. Terminates the Board's authority to designate priority projects seven years after the date of enactment of this Act.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
96-hr-7759,96,hr,7759,"A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize certain appropriations for energy conservation programs for schools and hospitals and buildings owned by units of local government and public care institutions, and for other purposes.",Energy,1980-07-02,1980-07-02,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26]",NY,R,G000212,0,"Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend through fiscal year 1983 the authorizations of appropriations for State energy audit grants, energy conservation project grants, and administrative expenses for schools, hospitals, municipal buildings, and public care institutions.  Increases the percentage of authorized funds that may be used for technical assistance during fiscal years 1979 and 1980.  Provides for a declining percentage for fiscal years thereafter.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-s-2926,96,s,2926,Magnetic Fusion Energy Engineering Act of 1980,Energy,1980-07-02,1980-09-23,"Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 6308 passed in lieu.",Senate,"Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA]",MA,D,T000393,23,"(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 6308 passed in lieu)  Magnetic Fusion Energy Engineering Act of 1980 - Declares it to be the policy of the United States to: (1) establish a national goal of demonstrating the engineering feasibility of magnetic fusion by the early 1990's; (2) achieve, no later than the year 1990, operation of a magnetic fusion engineering device based on the best available confinement concept; and (3) establish as a national goal the operation of a magnetic fusion demonstration plant at the turn of the twenty-first century.   Directs the Secretary of Energy to initiate activities or accelerate existing activities in research areas in which the lack of knowledge limits magnetic fusion energy systems in order to ensure the achievement of the purposes of this Act.   Directs the Secretary to:  (1) maintain an aggressive plasma confinement research program on the current lead concept; (2) maintain a broadly based research program on alternate confinement concepts and advanced fuels; (3) ensure that research on properties of materials likely to be required for the construction of fusion engineering devices is adequate to provide timely information for the design of such devices; (4) initiate design activities on a fusion engineering device using the best available confinement concept to ensure operation of such device, no later than 1990; and (5) develop and test the adequacy of the engineering design components to be utilized in the fusion engineering device.   Directs the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive program management plan for the conduct of the research, development, and demonstration activities under this Act.   Directs the Secretary to develop a plan for the creation of a national magnetic fusion engineering center to accelerate fusion technology development via the concentration and coordination of major magnetic fusion engineering devices and associated activities at such a national center.   Provides for the establishment of a technical panel on magnetic fusion of the Energy Research Advisory Board to review the conduct of the national magnetic fusion energy program. Requires the technical board to report at least triennially to the Energy Research Advisory Board, and requires the Board to report to the Secretary.   Authorizes the Secretary to require the director of each magnetic fusion laboratory installation operated for, and funded by, the Federal Government to establish a program advisory committee solely for the purpose of advising such director.   Directs the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to actively seek to enter into or to strengthen existing international cooperative agreements in magnetic fusion research and development activities of mutual benefit to all parties.   Directs the Secretary to:  (1) assess the adequacy of the supply of manpower in the engineering and scientific disciplines to achieve the purposes of this Act; (2) assure the dissemination of information concerning the national magnetic fusion program; and (3) report annually to Congress concerning activities undertaken pursuant to this Act.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-hr-7707,96,hr,7707,"A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to extend certain provisions of the Price-Anderson Act to excess energy costs incurred following the closure of a nuclear powerplant due to a nuclear incident, and for other purposes.",Energy,1980-07-01,1980-07-01,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]",NJ,D,H000930,9,Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require an electric utility licensed under the Act to obtain insurance to cover excess energy costs incurred when substitute electric energy is sold to consumers to replace nuclear energy which is unavailable to such utility because of a nuclear incident resulting in the shutdown of a commercial nuclear powerplant owned or operated by such utility. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to require each licensed electric utility to participate in an industry retrospective rating plan. Sets forth the terms of such plan. Directs the Commission to enter into an agreement with each electric utility required to have insurance to pay to such utility the amount by which the excess energy costs associated with a nuclear incident exceed the insurance coverage of such utility. Requires an electric utility which suspends or terminates nuclear energy generation following a nuclear incident to calculate for each billing period its excess energy costs. Prohibits electric utilities which sell electric energy to consumers from receiving from such consumers any portion of the excess energy costs of providing substitute electric energy.,2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
96-s-2891,96,s,2891,A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to engage in a feasibility study of certain water resource developments.,Energy,1980-06-27,1980-06-27,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY]",WY,R,W000092,0,Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to engage in a study to determine the feasibility of expanding the Guernsey Dam Power Plant in the State of Wyoming.,2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-sconres-104,96,sconres,104,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System.,Energy,1980-06-27,1980-07-01,Measure passed House.,Senate,"Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]",WA,D,J000013,2,Expresses the sense of Congress that the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System remains an essential part of securing this Nation's energy future. Supports its expeditious construction and completion.,2021-06-14T19:49:08Z,
96-s-2884,96,s,2884,Nuclear Safety Research and Development Act of 1980,Energy,1980-06-26,1980-09-26,"Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 7865 passed in lieu.",Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,1,"(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 7865 passed in lieu)  Nuclear Safety Research and Development Act of 1980 - Declares that the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act is to establish a research and development program for developing practical improvements in the safety of nuclear powerplants during the next five years.   Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish such a program.   Sets forth as the minimum goals of such program: (1) refining the means of determining failure rates in components, subsystems and systems, and the methodology of assessing the effects of such failures on the generic design and operation of nuclear power plants; (2) the development of potentially cost-beneficial changes in the generic design and operation of nuclear powerplants; (3) the development of potentially cost-beneficial generic methods and designs that improve the performance of nuclear powerplant operators under abnormal and accident conditions; (4) the identification of the effectiveness of total or partial generic plant system automation; (5) the determination of the consequences of abnormal operational and postulated accident conditions; (6) the examination and analysis of certain nuclear powerplant fuels, components, and subsystems; and (7) the identification of aptitudes, training, and manning levels which are necessary to assure reliable operator performance.   Directs the Secretary to:  (1) consult with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the purpose of eliminating unnecessary duplication and avoiding pragmatic conflict with any reactor safety research program of the Commission; (2) coordinate, to the extent practicable, activities with other Government agencies and nongovernmental entities supporting nuclear safety, research, and development in order to minimize duplication of efforts and ensure that advance concepts resulting from his activities are available for application in a timely manner; (3) utilize to the extent feasible, underutilized federally owned research reactors and facilities along with the associated personnel to maintain existing capabilities and to ensure that the research is generic in nature; and (4) aim primarily to reduce the complexity of nuclear powerplant systems and operations.   Authorizes the Secretary to enter into international agreements in the development and implementation of such program.   Directs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of creating a reactor engineering simulator facility at a national laboratory, to foster research in generic design improvements and simplifications through simulation of various types of reactors' performances under various abnormal conditions and postulated accident conditions.   Requires the Secretary, in cooperation with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to study the sufficiency of effort in the United States to provide specially trained professionals to operate the control rooms of nuclear powerplants and other facilities in the back-end of the nuclear fuel cycle.  Directs the Secretary, in conducting such study, to assess the desirability and feasibility of creating a Federal Corps of such professionals within the executive branch, and establishing an academy to train such Corps professionals.  Sets the deadline of one year after the date of enactment of this Act for completion of such study, and requires submission of a report along with the Secretary's recommendations to Congress.   Directs the Secretary to fully disseminate safety-related information resulting from any project or other activity conducted under this Act.   Directs the Secretary, in consultation with the heads of other Federal agencies and appropriate public and private organizations, to prepare a comprehensive program management plan for the conduct of research and development activities under this Act.  Directs that such plan be transmitted to the appropriate congressional committees annually, along with a statement setting forth specified changes in such plan and other pertinent information.",2025-09-02T13:56:57Z,
96-hjres-577,96,hjres,577,A joint resolution relating to a rationing contingency plan.,Energy,1980-06-25,1980-06-25,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Quayle, Dan [R-IN-4]",IN,R,Q000007,0,"Disapproves the gasoline rationing contingency plan transmitted to the Congress on June 12, 1980.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-hr-7656,96,hr,7656,Ethanol Production Incentive Act of 1980,Energy,1980-06-25,1980-06-25,"Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.",House,"Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20]",IL,R,F000123,0,"Ethanol Production Incentive Act of 1980 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans to eligible persons for the construction of facilities to produce ethanol for blending with motor fuel.  Restricts such loans to facilities with an annual production capacity of 15,000,000 gallons of ethanol or less.  Terminates such authority two years after funds are first made available. Sets forth requirements and conditions for such loans.",2025-09-02T13:54:49Z,
96-hr-7659,96,hr,7659,A bill to amend the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to make the enhancement of the economic and social well-being of people residing and owning property in the Tennessee and Mississippi River Basins a purpose of that Act.,Energy,1980-06-25,1980-06-25,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Jenkins, Edgar L. [D-GA-9]",GA,D,J000083,0,Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to make the enhancement of the economic and social well-being of people residing or owning property in the Tennessee River and Mississippi River Basins a purpose of such Act.,2024-02-07T16:02:17Z,
96-s-2862,96,s,2862,Building Energy Performance Standards Implementation Act of 1980,Energy,1980-06-23,1980-06-23,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH]",NH,D,D000574,0,"Building Energy Performance Standards Implementation Act of 1980 - Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act by requiring the promulgation by August 1, 1981, of final energy conservation performance standards for new residential and new commercial buildings. Directs the President to provide financial and technical assistance for the implementation of such standards to any State which meets certain qualifications.  Authorizes appropriations for such aid to qualifying States for fiscal years 1982 and 1983. Requires the President to submit final performance standards, as amended to incorporate improvements the Secretary of Energy considers appropriate, to both Houses of Congress on October 1, 1983. Transfers the functions of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under the Energy Conservation and Production Act to the Secretary of Energy.  Transfers the functions of the Federal Energy Administrator to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and report to Congress on alternative sanctions for noncompliance with final performance standards promulgated in accordance with this Act.",2025-09-02T13:56:56Z,
96-s-2858,96,s,2858,"A bill to amend section 21 of the Mineral Leasing Act (41 Stat. 445), as amended (30 U.S.C. 241).",Energy,1980-06-20,1980-06-20,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO]",CO,D,H000287,1,"Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920 to authorize holders of leases of oil shale lands to lease additional lands for purposes connected with operations pursuant to an oil shale lease.  Limits such additional leases to no more than 6,400 acres. Provides that land leased pursuant to this Act may not be used for oil shale mining but may be used for any other purpose authorized by the Secretary of the Interior. Prohibits the Secretary from granting an additional lease unless the Secretary:  (1) has consulted with the Governors of the States in which such lands are located; (2) is satisfied that the additional land is needed for proper operations under the oil shale lease; and (3) has determined that the issuance of the additional lease is in the public interest. Establishes guidelines for other lease provisions including rent, duration, and environmental protection requirements.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-sconres-103,96,sconres,103,A concurrent resolution disapproving the sale of nuclear fuel to India.,Energy,1980-06-20,1980-06-20,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Byrd, Harry F.,  Jr. [I-VA]",VA,I,B001209,1,Disapproves the President's decision to export nuclear fuel and related materials to India contrary to the decision of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.,2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,
96-hjres-575,96,hjres,575,A joint resolution relating to a rationing contingency plan.,Energy,1980-06-19,1980-07-30,"Motion to discharge the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce rejected in House, roll call #444 (205-209).",House,"Rep. Brown, Clarence, Jr. [R-OH-7]",OH,R,B000910,24,"Disapproves the gasoline rationing contingency plan transmitted to the Congress on June 12, 1980.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-hr-7617,96,hr,7617,"A bill to amend section 21 of the Mineral Leasing Act (41 Stat. 445), as amended (30 U.S.C. 241).",Energy,1980-06-18,1980-06-18,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Runnels, Harold L. [D-NM-2]",NM,D,R000510,0,"Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to authorize additional leases of lands to holders of oil shale leases for purposes connected with operations pursuant to an oil shale lease. Limits such additional leases to no more than 6,400 acres.  Provides that such land be used for any purposes, except mining, that the Secretary of Interior allows.  Prohibits mining oil shale under such leases. Requires the lessee to show to the Secretary's satisfaction that the lessee needs the additional land and has the ability to conduct environmentally safe operations.  Requires the Secretary's determination that the additional lease is in the public interest.  Establishes guidelines for other lease provisions including rent and duration.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
96-hjres-574,96,hjres,574,A joint resolution relating to a rationing contingency plan.,Energy,1980-06-17,1980-06-17,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Ambro, Jerome A. [D-NY-3]",NY,D,A000170,0,"Disapproves the gasoline rationing contingency plan transmitted to the Congress on June 12, 1980.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-sjres-185,96,sjres,185,A joint resolution relating to a rationing contingency plan.,Energy,1980-06-17,1980-07-30,"Motion to discharge Committee on Energy and Natural Resources rejected in Senate, roll call #330 (31-60).",Senate,"Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]",WA,D,J000013,1,"Expresses Congressional disapproval of the President's proposed standby gasoline rationing plan transmitted to Congress on June 12, 1980.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-hjres-573,96,hjres,573,Unlocking America's Energy Resources Act,Energy,1980-06-16,1980-06-16,Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.,House,"Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6]",NJ,R,F000286,20,"Unlocking America's Energy Resources Act - Directs the President to order the removal of administrative restrictions not required by Federal law or court order which impede the leasing of energy resources on Federal lands or on the Outer Continental Shelf. Requires the President to institute policies which will give priority to the expeditious leasing and development and production of oil, natural gas, coal, oil shale, tar sands, and geothermal resources on Federal lands. Requires the President to submit to an advisory panel a list of restrictions required by Federal law or court order which impede the leasing of energy resources on Federal lands or on the Outer Continental Shelf. Directs the panel to review the restrictions submitted by the President and submit to Congress and the President a report on:  (1) the reasonableness of such restrictions; and (2) appropriate legislative or administrative actions to reduce or eliminate impediments to the leasing of energy resources on Federal lands or the Outer Continental Shelf. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to order substantial lease sales, for private development only, within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.  Bars civil actions challenging any such lease sale which are brought more than 30 days after the date such lease sale is announced.  Exempts any such lease sale from the environmental impact statement requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. Requires the President to direct that leasing priority be given to areas of the Outer Continental Shelf that have the highest hydrocarbon potential and known hydrocarbon reserves. Sets forth the conditions for the issuance of Outer Continental Shelf leases by the Secretary of the Interior. Sets forth the requirements for the appointment by the President of members of the advisory panel.",2025-09-02T13:51:44Z,
96-hres-709,96,hres,709,A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should convene a White House Conference on Energy Conservation.,Energy,1980-06-16,1980-06-16,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]",MO,D,S000465,16,Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should invite the public to participate in a White House Conference on Energy Conservation to:  (1) identify obstacles to energy conservation; (2) identify ways to achieve more wide-spread implementation of energy conservation measures; and (3) prepare a list of recommended action to be taken.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-sjres-184,96,sjres,184,Unlocking America's Energy Resources Act,Energy,1980-06-16,1980-06-16,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]",ID,R,M000346,9,"Unlocking America's Energy Resources Act - Directs the President to order the removal of administrative restrictions not required by Federal law or court order which impede the leasing of energy resources on Federal lands or on the Outer Continental Shelf.  Requires the President to institute policies which give priority to the expeditious leasing, development, and production of oil, natural gas, coal, oil shale, tar sands, and geothermal resources on Federal lands. Requires the President to submit to an advisory panel a list of restrictions required by Federal law or court order which impede the leasing of energy resources on Federal lands or on the Outer Continental Shelf.  Directs the panel to review such restrictions and report to Congress and the President on:  (1) the reasonableness of such restrictions; and (2) appropriate legislative or administrative actions to reduce impediments to the leasing of energy resources on Federal lands or the Outer Continental Shelf. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to order substantial lease sales, for private development only, within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. Bars civil actions challenging any such lease sale which are brought more than 30 days after such lease sale is announced.  Exempts any such lease sale from the environmental impact statement requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. Requires the President to direct that leasing priority be given to areas of the Outer Continental Shelf that have the highest hydrocarbon potential and known hydrocarbon reserves. Sets forth the conditions for the issuance of Outer Continental Shelf leases by the Secretary of the Interior. Sets forth the requirements for the appointment by the President of members of the advisory panel.",2025-09-02T13:55:36Z,
96-sres-460,96,sres,460,A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Energy should take all necessary actions to promote energy efficient cooling.,Energy,1980-06-16,1980-10-01,"Measure passed Senate, amended.",Senate,"Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]",NM,R,D000407,15,"(Measure passed Senate, amended)  Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should take appropriate actions to coordinate Federal departments and agencies in establishing a program to encourage the use of energy efficient alternatives for cooling.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-hjres-571,96,hjres,571,A joint resolution relating to a rationing contingency plan.,Energy,1980-06-13,1980-06-13,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26]",NY,R,G000212,0,"Disapproves the gasoline rationing contingency plan transmitted to the Congress on June 12, 1980.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-hr-7571,96,hr,7571,Home Heating Guarantee Act of 1980,Energy,1980-06-12,1980-06-12,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]",PA,R,W000068,1,"Home Heating Guarantee Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to establish a grant program to provide assistance to low-income households in meeting the costs of residential heating fuel. Directs the Secretary to make grants to any State agency which has been designated by State law to administer a qualifying State heating fuel assistance plan. Requires:  (1) such plan provide assistance to low-income households which receive residential heating fuel from a fuel supplier (any person engaged in the business of selling residential heating fuel directly to households for their consumption) which elects to participate in such a plan; and (2) such assistance consist of direct payments by the State agency to the fuel supplier.  Requires that such plan provide that: (1) any election by a fuel supplier cover all eligible households served by that supplier; and (2) such election is irrevocable for the heating season for which it was made. Sets forth the requirements which a low-income household must meet in order to qualify for assistance under a qualifying State heating fuel assistance plan. Directs the Secretary to require recertification of the eligibility of a household for each heating season as a condition of continuing assistance. Requires each eligible household to pay a specified amount of its income each month toward the cost of its residential heating fuel. Entitles any fuel supplier who has delivered residential heating fuel to an eligible household to receive from the appropriate State agency the benefits which are payable with respect to such household under a qualifying State heating fuel assistance plan. Sets forth the conditions for payment of such benefits. Sets forth the terms under which a qualifying State heating fuel assistance plan shall be administered. Authorizes the Secretary to require each fuel supplier to keep records relating to its participation in a qualifying State heating fuel assistance plan. Authorizes the Comptroller General of the United States to audit the programs, activities, and financial operations of any fuel supplier for any period during which such supplier receives qualifying State heating fuel assistance plan benefits. Prohibits a fuel supplier from refusing to deliver residential heating fuel to any eligible household which continues to make the payments prescribed in this Act. Requires a fuel supplier participating in a qualifying State heating fuel assistance plan to establish a fuel budget program which allows an eligible household to elect to make payments required under this Act in equal installments during the fiscal year in which the heating season begins. Directs the Secretary to establish a program to promote the use of fuel budget programs for households not eligible for assistance under this Act. Imposes criminal sanctions on anyone who:  (1) violates this Act; (2) knowingly provides false information in any report required under this Act; or (3) makes unauthorized use of any certificate of eligibility or other document issued under a qualifying State heating fuel assistance plan.",2025-09-02T13:54:49Z,
96-hr-7574,96,hr,7574,Small Refineries Relief Act of 1980,Energy,1980-06-12,1980-06-12,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,6,"Small Refineries Relief Act of 1980 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to require that refineries have a refining capacity of less than 50,000 barrels of oil per day, as well as not have their own source of crude oil supply, in order to qualify for preference in the sale of any U.S. royalty oil by the Secretary of Energy.",2025-09-02T13:54:49Z,
96-hr-7549,96,hr,7549,"A bill to authorize the generation of electrical power at Palo Verde Irrigation District Diversion Dam, California.",Energy,1980-06-11,1980-06-11,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-37]",CA,R,L000274,0,"Authorizes the Palo Verde Irrigation District, California, to utilize the Palo Verde Irrigation District Dam for generation of electric power.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
96-hr-7526,96,hr,7526,Nuclear Liability Reform Act of 1980,Energy,1980-06-09,1980-06-09,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22]",NY,D,B000472,18,"Nuclear Liability Reform Act of 1980 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to limit the aggregate liability of persons liable for public liability caused by a nuclear incident to the sum of the financial protection required and a certain indemnity provided by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Limits such aggregate liability under an indemnification agreement for a nuclear incident outside the United States to $100,000,000 plus the contractor's required protection. Prohibits the payment for such liability at certain facilities from any source except the financial protection required until that protection is exhausted. Requires certain licensees and allows others to make arrangements which satisfy the Commission that the facility's manufacturer and architect-engineer will participate in the industry retrospective rating plan. Directs the Commission, in calculating the maximum amount of liability insurance available from private sources for licensees, to include private liability insurance available under an industry retrospective rating plan providing for premium charges deferred until public liability exceeds or appears likely to exceed the level of the licensee's required primary financial protection. Directs such insurance to be available to and required of each licensee, manufacturer, and architect-engineer of such a facility. Requires the deferred premium charged under such a plan to be:  (1) $50,000,000 for each licensee with respect to each facility for which the maximum amount of financial protection is required; (2) for each manufacturer, $25,000,000 multiplied by the number of such facilities the manufacturer has built; and (3) for the architect-engineer, $25,000,000 multiplied by the number of such facilities designed or supervised by such architect-engineer. Increases the statute of limitations to 40 years for certain suits based on nuclear incidents. Directs a finding of liability for damages caused by a nuclear incident if a reasonable person could conclude that medical expenses and the injury or disease which caused them are reasonably related to such nuclear incident. Allows recovery even if the claimant cannot show: (1) the identity or source of the substance which caused the injury or disease; (2) the route the substance took to the claimant; or (3) an explanation of the cause of the substance in the claimant. Prohibits courts from considering claims by the owner or operator of a nuclear reactor until all other permitted claims have been resolved.",2025-09-02T13:54:45Z,
96-s-2802,96,s,2802,A bill relating to toll-refining agreements.,Energy,1980-06-09,1980-06-09,"Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.",Senate,"Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]",TX,D,B000401,0,Qualifies petroleum products for a general license for reexport when such products are refined in the United States from foreign crude oil pursuant to a processing agreement. Prohibits such qualification for national security or foreign policy reasons certified by the President.,2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
96-hr-7500,96,hr,7500,Fuel Use Regulatory Reform Act of 1980,Energy,1980-06-05,1980-06-05,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Brown, Clarence, Jr. [R-OH-7]",OH,R,B000910,2,"Fuel Use Regulatory Reform Act of 1980 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to require the Secretary of Energy to grant a permanent or a temporary exemption allowing a new electric power plant or a new major fuel-burning installation to use petroleum or natural gas as a primary energy source to petitioners who certify that the Federal, State or local environmental law prevents, either permanently or temporarily, compliance with prohibitions against such use of petroleum or natural gas. Directs the Secretary to grant a temporary or a permanent exemption to an existing electric powerplant or major fuel-burning installation if the petitioner certifies that Federal State or local environmental law prevents, either temporarily or permanently, compliance with prohibitions of such use of petroleum or natural gas at such plant or installation. Requires the Secretary to grant a permanent exemption for the use of natural gas or petroleum in a new major fuel-burning installation if petitioner certifies that the amount of such fuels to be used as a primary energy source in a fuel mixture will not exceed 25 percent. Directs the Secretary to base any finding that an existing installation has a coal or alternate fuel capability on a consideration of the installation's entire energy generating system. Requires the terms and conditions of any exemption to a new or existing facility to apply only to the unit for which the petition is filed. Permits the Secretary to require only information directly related to the unit for which an exemption under this Act is sought. Requires information obtained under this Act to be treated confidentially.",2025-09-02T13:54:45Z,
96-hr-7512,96,hr,7512,"A bill authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to retain as a national reserve, lands of the outer Continental Shelf included in the proposed lease sale numbered 53, and prohibiting the Secretary from leasing such lands for oil or gas production or development, except as recommended by the President of the United States and not disapproved by the Congress, and for other purposes.",Energy,1980-06-05,1980-06-05,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]",CA,D,P000047,2,Directs the Secretary of the Interior to retain specified lands within the Outer Continental Shelf extending from Point Concepcion in the south to the California-Oregon border in the north and extending seaward as a national reserve for oil or gas production or development.  Prohibits the Secretary from leasing such area for oil or gas production or development without the recommendation of the President or the lack of disapproval of the Congress.,2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
96-s-2791,96,s,2791,"A bill to authorize the generation of electrical power at Palo Verde Irrigation District Diversion Dam, California.",Energy,1980-06-05,1980-06-05,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]",CA,R,H000384,1,"Authorizes the Palo Verde Irrigation District, California, to utilize the Palo Verde Irrigation District Dam for generation of electric power.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-hr-7489,96,hr,7489,Anthracite Coal Revitalization Act of 1980,Energy,1980-06-04,1980-06-04,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Musto,  Raphael [D-PA-11]",PA,D,M001123,7,"Anthracite Coal Revitalization Act of 1980 - Title I:  Grants and Loans for Acceleration of Anthracite Coal Production and Transportation - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants and loans to assist anthracite coal production, utilization, transportation and related activity. Empowers the Secretary to establish appropriate railroad track and other rehabilitation procedures. Title II:  Utilization Program for Anthracite Coal - Authorizes the Secretary to establish a progressive conversion and reconversion program for commercial and certain public buildings. Empowers the Secretary to institute package boiler programs for residential installation for central heating systems at housing project complexes. Title III:  Technical Assistance, Research, and Information - Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical aid, research and related anthracite coal information in major marketing areas. Title IV:  Implementation and Monitoring of Anthracite Coal Revitalization Programs - Designates the Appalachian Regional Commission to monitor appropriate anthracite coal programs. Directs the Commission's Federal Cochairman to design an interagency monitoring structure, to develop a delivery plan among the organizations identified with the anthracite coal revitalization program and to make an annual report to Congress evaluating the programs conducted under this Act.",2025-09-02T13:54:49Z,
96-s-2782,96,s,2782,Energy Conservation Diagnosis and Retrofit Program Act,Energy,1980-06-03,1980-06-03,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI]",RI,R,C000269,0,Energy Conservation Diagnosis and Retrofit Program Act - Establishes a grant program to assist up to ten States in any fiscal year for which funds are appropriated under this Act in establishing and operating energy conservation diagnostic and retrofit teams. States that such teams shall provide for existing residential and small commercial buildings diagnostic and retrofit services which include:  (1) the determination of heat flow paths in and out of the building; (2) the use of insulating techniques to seal such paths where practicable; (3) adjustments to heating or cooling units to optimize energy efficiency; and (4) recommendations for fuel cost savings. Directs the Secretary of Energy to prescribe grant application guidelines for States.  Specifies restrictions on approval of grant applications. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress annual reports on:  (1) the number of residential and commercial buildings receiving the diagnostic and retrofit services each year under this Act; and (2) the energy saved in each State each year as a result of such program.,2025-09-02T13:56:57Z,
96-hr-7474,96,hr,7474,"An act to provide for a research, development, and demonstration program to achieve early technology applications for ocean thermal energy conversion systems, and for other purposes.",Energy,1980-05-30,1980-07-17,Public Law 96-310.,House,"Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2]",FL,D,F000430,34,"(House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments)  Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare a comprehensive program management plan of research, development, and demonstration of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) systems. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress annually the most recent revision of the plan giving justification for any changes.  States that any comments and recommendations of the Technical Panel (established under this Act) shall be included in the annual report to Congress.   Directs the Secretary to initiate research or accelerate existing research in areas in which the lack of knowledge limits development of OTEC in order to achieve the purposes of this Act.   Authorizes the Secretary to initiate a program to design, construct, and operate well instrumented OTEC facilities of sufficient size to demonstrate the technical feasibility of utilizing the various forms of OTEC to displace nonrenewable fuels.  Provides for the competitive selection of at least two independent parallel pilot demonstration projects. Establishes goals for the demonstration program which shall include:  (1) the demonstration of OTEC technical feasibility through multiple pilot demonstration plants with a combined capacity of at least 100 megawatts of electrical capacity or energy product equivalent by 1986; (2) the delivery of baseload electricity to utilities located on land or the production of commercially attractive quantities of energy product; and (3) the continuous operation of each pilot demonstration facility for a sufficient period of time to collect and analyze system performance and reliability data.   Directs the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive technology application and market development plan that will permit the realization of the national goal set forth in this Act of 10,000 megawatts of electrical capacity or energy product equivalent from OTEC systems by 1999.   Directs the Secretary to set priorities consistent with several criteria including:  (1) the realization of competitive energy costs for OTEC; (2) private cost-sharing; (3) the promotion of OTEC in areas vulnerable to interruptions in the supply of fossil fuel; (4) preference for and priority to persons and domestic firms whose base of operations is in the United States; and (5) preference for projects in which the respondents certify their intent to become an integral part of the industrial infrastructure.   Establishes the Technical Panel of the Energy Research Advisory Board to advise the Board on the conduct of the OTEC program and submit annual reports on the OTEC program to the Board. Directs the Board to submit such report, with any comments, to the Secretary.   Authorizes appropriations for operating expenses for fiscal years 1981 and 1982.   Authorizes appropriations for the conceptual and preliminary design of demonstration plants with a combined capacity of at least 100 megawatts electrical or energy product equivalent.",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
96-s-2774,96,s,2774,"Underground Coal Gasification and Unconventional Gas Research, Development and Demonstration Act",Energy,1980-05-30,1980-09-24,"Measure passed Senate, amended.",Senate,"Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI]",HI,D,M000250,27,"(Measure passed Senate, amended)  Underground Coal Gasification and Unconventional Gas Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare a comprehensive program management plan for research, development, and demonstration activities for underground coal gasification and unconventional natural gas production.  Requires the Secretary to transmit such plan to Congress not later than January 30, 1981.   Directs the Secretary to establish research and development activities for underground coal gasification and unconventional natural gas production.  Requires the Secretary to solicit proposals and evaluate new or improved technology which would contribute to such production.   Directs the Secretary to solicit proposals for the design of underground coal gasification and enhanced gas recovery facilities to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of producing synthetic and unconventional natural gas.  Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements to construct:  (1) a field demonstration facility with a minimum production capacity of 15,000,000 standard cubic feet per day of synthetic natural gas from underground coal gasification by 1987; (2) a field demonstration facility with a significant gas production on a continuous basis which provides system performance and reliability data to determine the commercial viability of the underground coal gasification technology utilized; (3) no more than six field tests of increased gas production from unconventional gas formations through the use of advanced fracturing technology; (4) no more than two field tests for the demonstration of unconventional natural gas production from geopressure reservoirs; and (5) no more than three coordinated field demonstrations of unconventional natural gas production from coal seams.  Prohibits the expenditure of any funds for such facilities until the Secretary submits to the appropriate Congressional committees the plans and justification for any such facility and waits 30 legislative days.   Directs the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive commericalization plan which shall include:  (1) an analysis of the existing industrial infrastructure and identification of modifications in government policy necessary to establish a sufficient industrial infrastructure to meet national underground coal gasification and unconventional natural gas production goals; (2) an analysis of any legal and institutional barriers, including an analysis of the legal ownership of free methane in coal seams and an analysis of the effect of the inclusion of underground coal gasification in land use and coal activity planning; and (3) an assessment of the government actions needed to help eliminate economic uncertainties through financial incentives. Directs each respondent to include in its design proposal:  (1) a plan leading to a full-scale, commercial facility based on the technology used in the proposed demonstration system; and (2) a commercialization strategy which includes plans for future participation toward meeting the national goal. Directs the Secretary to submit such comprehensive commercialization plan to Congress within two years after the enactment of this Act.   Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress, as a separate part of the annual report submitted under the Department of Energy Organization Act, an annual report of the activities undertaken pursuant to this Act. Requires that such report include:  (1) modifications to the comprehensive plans and programs for implementing this Act; (2) an evaluation of the state of underground coal gasification and unconventional natural gas recovery research and development in the United States; (3) a description of the contracts and grants made under this Act; (4) an analysis of the progress made in commercializing underground coal gasification and unconventional natural gas recovery technology; and (5) suggestions for improvements in underground coal gasification and unconventional natural gas recovery research and development, including recommendations for legislation.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1981 and 1982 to carry out the purposes of this Act.",2025-09-02T13:56:57Z,
96-hr-7464,96,hr,7464,Federal Coal-Fired Powerplant Siting Act,Energy,1980-05-29,1980-05-29,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13]",OH,D,P000170,0,"Federal Coal-Fired Powerplant Siting Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to coordinate the planning and scheduling of Federal, State, and local agency proceedings relating to the siting of coal-fired powerplants (any stationary electric generating unit which uses coal as a fuel to produce electric power). States that the Secretary may, with respect to the siting of such a powerplant, require one environmental impact statement to be used by all the Federal agencies involved. Authorizes the Secretary to require Federal agencies to conduct consolidated proceedings with respect to any coal-fired powerplant matters over which there is concurrent jurisdiction.  Requires the Secretary, with the concurrence of State agencies, to prescribe consolidated proceedings procedures for matters over which Federal and State agencies have concurrent jurisdiction. Directs the Secretary to establish a reasonable deadline for Federal agency decisions on the siting of coal-fired powerplants. Directs the Secretary to provide Federal assistance to State programs for coordinating and improving decision procedures for the construction and operation of coal-fired powerplants.  Sets forth the criteria for such programs. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to eliminate duplicative application and reporting form requirements for any person proposing a coal-fired powerplant project. Requires an applicant for a license, permit, or approval from any Federal agency for construction or operation of a new coal-fired powerplant which is not proximately sited to explain in the application why proximate siting is infeasible. States that the Secretary may, by rule, pay the costs of participating in a Federal proceeding with respect to a coal-fired powerplant to any intervenor who is unable to pay such costs.",2025-09-02T13:54:45Z,
96-hr-7469,96,hr,7469,A bill to amend title V of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to provide that the average fuel economy standard for 1995 and later model years be 40 miles per gallon.,Energy,1980-05-29,1980-05-29,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Vanik, Charles A. [D-OH-22]",OH,D,V000047,0,Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to direct that the average fuel economy standard for 1995 and later model years shall be 40 miles per gallon.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-hr-7449,96,hr,7449,Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Programs 1981 Authorization Act,Energy,1980-05-28,1980-07-22,"Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1179.",House,"Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2]",FL,D,F000430,0,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1179)  Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Programs 1981 Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for the Department of Energy operating expenses for the following programs: (1) fossil energy coal, oil, and gas; (2) conservation; (3) solar technology; (4) solar application; (5) biomass energy systems; and (6) nuclear fission energy.   Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant project in New Mexico.  Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a research, development, and demonstration program for high-level radioactive waste disposal. Prohibits funding any person advocating a position on any authorized activity.  Directs the Secretary to study and report to the appropriate congressional committees concerning low-level radioactive waste disposal techniques.   Authorizes fiscal year 1981 appropriations for the following programs: (1) nuclear fusion; (2) geothermal energy; (3) small-scale hydropower; (4) electric energy systems; (5) energy storage systems; (6) basic energy sciences; (7) supporting research; (8) high energy physics; (9) nuclear physics; (10) uranium enrichment process development; and (11) environmental research and development.   Directs the Secretary to carry out a magnetic fusion energy research, development, and demonstration program in accordance with specified policy objectives and program directives.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for the above mentioned programs for capital expenses not related to construction and for supply research and development plant and capital equipment.   Directs the Secretary to report to Congress concerning: (1) the Department's policy on cost-sharing and contracts for large coal conversion demonstration and pilot plant projects; and (2) the comprehensive, multiyear program plan for energy conservation research, development, and demonstration.   Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to: (1) store any irradiated nuclear fuel assembly in any subsurface geologic repository; or (2) construct spent fuel containers for permanent emplacement in any repository.  Requires the Federal share of plant and capital equipment construction project to be funded separately from the operating expenses accounts.  Directs that each such project be assigned to one of the following categories: (1) major construction projects; (2) minor construction projects; (3) general plant projects; or (4) planning and design.   Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish the Research and Development Construction and Facilities Office; (2) assign a qualified panel of engineers and architects to review and report on the design of all planned laboratory/office facilities under the control of the Secretary; and (3) report to Congress describing such facilities.   Makes research, development, and demonstration appropriations contained in the Act appropriating fiscal year 1980 funds for the Department of the Interior and related agencies subject to the Energy Reorganization Act provision concerning the authorized uses of operating expenses.   States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize commercial or remedial action activities.",2025-09-02T13:54:45Z,
96-s-2750,96,s,2750,Motor Gasoline Incremental Pricing Act of 1980,Energy,1980-05-22,1980-05-22,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO]",MO,D,E000004,3,Motor Gasoline Incremental Pricing Act of 1980 - Directs the President to establish a program providing for:  (1) the distribution of coupons for purchasing gasoline at a discounted price; (2) the distribution of coupons for no more than 50 percent of each State's actual total of gasoline sold; (3) limitations on the price charged by gasoline retailers; (4) the distribution of coupons within each State; and (5) payments by or to retailers based on the amount of coupons collected. Restricts coupons to no more than two vehicles per family. Requires congressional approval of the regulations establishing such program.,2025-09-02T13:56:57Z,
96-s-2754,96,s,2754,A bill to amend section 203 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide the President with flexible authority to ration gasoline and diesel fuel.,Energy,1980-05-22,1980-05-22,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA]",LA,D,J000189,0,Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal the prohibitions against any gasoline rationing contingency plan which imposes any tax or user fee or provides a tax credit or tax deduction.,2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-hr-7413,96,hr,7413,"A bill requesting the President to exercise the authority provided under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to exclusively import crude oil, residual fuel oil, and petroleum products into the United States.",Energy,1980-05-21,1980-05-21,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19]",PA,R,G000291,0,Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should take the necessary actions to make the United States the exclusive importer of oil and petroleum products into the United States.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-hr-7420,96,hr,7420,District Heating Act of 1980,Energy,1980-05-21,1980-05-21,"Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.",House,"Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]",MN,D,O000006,10,"District Heating Act of 1980 - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to make grants upon the application of a qualified municipality (a self-governing town or city of population 100,000 or less which meets the Federal assistance requirements prescribed by the Secretary) to fund:  (1) feasibility studies on district heating (the provision through pipelines of residential, commercial, and industrial water and space heating, and process steam from electric powerplants or other thermal sources) in such municipality; and (2) engineering and design studies for district heating in such municipality. Authorizes the Secretary upon application by a qualified municipality to make guaranteed interest loans to such municipality to cover the costs establishing a district heating system. Requires that each loan application contain plans, specifications, and estimates for the proposed heating system.  Sets forth the criteria for approval of loan applications by the Secretary. States that loan application approval by the Secretary shall be deemed a contractual obligation of the United States to grant the loan for the district heating system. Conditions Federal assistance for district heating systems on the disclosure of complete information on any such system to the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to make grants to States for studies by the States and local government entities on organization problems related to the establishment of district heating systems.",2025-09-02T13:54:45Z,
96-hr-7404,96,hr,7404,Omnibus Renewables Act of 1980,Energy,1980-05-20,1980-05-20,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27]",CA,R,D000435,0,"Omnibus Renewables Act of 1980 - Title I:  Solar and Geothermal Energy Programs - Amends the Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act of 1974 to provide for a program to develop solar agricultural and industrial process heat for use in meeting needs of agricultural and industrial operations. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a development and demonstration program on solar energy systems to provide agricultural and industrial process heat.  Requires the Secretary to transmit to Congress a comprehensive management plan which shall include performance criteria for the solar heating components and systems to be used in such program.  Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress concurrently with the President's annual budget following transmittal of the initial program management plan a detailed description of the plan as then in effect, including any significant changes in the program. Directs the Secretary to enter into such contracts and make such grants as are necessary for:  (1) the development or procurement of solar agricultural and industrial process heat systems; (2) the installation and testing of such systems; and (3) the operation of such installations during the demonstration period.  Allows title to such systems to be conveyed subject to any terms prescribed by the Secretary to the owners of the facilities involved. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) monitor the operations of such systems; (2) collect, evaluate, and disseminate data on all such systems; and (3) carry out studies in furtherance of this Act. Requires that priority be given in the solar agricultural and industrial process heat demonstration program to:  (1) projects in which a substantial share of the purchasing, installation, and operating funds are provided by private entities and non-Federal governmental entities; and (2) projects which involve technologies which will be acceptable to the public soon. Directs the Secretary to establish a program for the repair and retrofit of solar heating systems and combined solar heating and cooling systems in accordance with the applicable performance criteria established under this Act by the Secretary for residential dwellings.  Requires that priority under such program be given to projects which:  (1) can be repaired at the least cost; and (2) are located in areas where (a) a substantial portion of residential heat may be derived from solar energy and (b) there is public skepticism about solar heating. Requires the Secretary to conduct a study of Federal geothermal leasing and environmental review procedures.  States that emphasis in such study shall be placed on:  (1) the desirability of optional phased exploration leases which prohibit development until the environmental impact of such development has been assessed; and (2) the imposition of time limits on permit issuance.  Requires the Secretary to report the results of such study to Congress. Directs the Secretary to establish an office to encourage small business participation in the development and demonstration of solar energy. Requires the Secretary to encourage small inventors to participate in the development and demonstration of solar energy by placing representatives of small inventors in the Energy Department's regional offices. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a taxpayer to elect to take an amortization deduction for any qualified geothermal property.  Permits a taxpayer who has elected to take such deduction at any time to discontinue the deduction for the rest of the amortization period. Deems the election of such deduction terminated if during the amortization period the qualified geothermal property ceases to meet the specified definition of qualified geothermal property.",2025-09-02T13:54:45Z,
96-hr-7405,96,hr,7405,"A bill to amend section 21 of the Act of February 25, 1920, commonly known as the Mineral Leasing Act.",Energy,1980-05-20,1980-05-20,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2]",UT,R,M000143,0,"Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing Act to authorize holders of leases of oil shale lands to lease additional lands for purposes connected with operations pursuant to an oil shale lease. Limits such additional leases to not more than 6,400 acres.  Provides that land leased pursuant to this Act may not be used for oil shale mining but may be used for any other purpose authorized by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the lessee to show to the Secretary's satisfaction that the lessee needs the additional land and has the ability to conduct environmentally safe operations.  Requires the Secretary's determination that the additional lease is in the public interest. Establishes guidelines for other lease provisions including rent and duration.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
96-s-2715,96,s,2715,A bill to develop new sources of oil and gas.,Energy,1980-05-15,1980-05-15,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK]",AK,D,G000388,0,Requires that Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas lease sales in the Chukchi Sea and Bering Sea in western Alaska occur only after a coastal zone management plan has been completed. Conditions such lease sales upon a good-faith effort by Alaska authorities to develop and approve a coastal zone management plan in a timely manner.,2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-s-2723,96,s,2723,Low Income Energy Assistance Act of 1980,Energy,1980-05-15,1980-05-15,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,0,Low Income Energy Assistance Act of 1980 - Amends the Social Security Act to provide energy assistance to recipients of aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) and recipients of supplemental security income benefits. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make to each State an allotment of funds authorized under this Act for each fiscal year.  Sets forth the criteria for determining the amount of each State allotment. Directs the Governor of each State having an approved AFDC plan to establish a program to help AFDC recipients meet residential energy costs.  Sets forth the factors which may be considered in determining the need of a particular recipient for energy assistance payments.  States that such payments shall be made from the State allotment paid by the Secretary under this Act.  States that such payments shall not be considered either aid to families with dependent children or income. Prohibits a State from reducing the AFDC benefits of a recipient of energy assistance payments. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program of energy assistance payments to recipients of supplemental security income benefits.  Sets forth the criteria for determining the need of a particular recipient for such assistance.  States that such payments shall be made only from funds reserved from the State allotment paid by the Secretary under this Act.  States that such payments shall be in addition to any supplemental security income benefits to which an individual is entitled.,2025-09-02T13:56:53Z,
96-hr-7341,96,hr,7341,Power Plant Fuel Conservation Act of 1980,Energy,1980-05-14,1980-05-14,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10]",GA,D,B000153,1,"Powerplant Fuel Conservation Act of 1980 - Title I:  Accelerated Fuel Conversions of Certain Powerplants - Prohibits the use of petroleum or natural gas as a primary energy source after the 90th day following the enactment of this Act by any powerplant capable of converting to coal or other alternate fuel, without express exemption approved by the Secretary of Energy. Provides a procedure for procuring a stay of such prohibition pending consideration of such exemption. Limits the duration of any exemption to:  (1) five years after its approval; or (2) December 31, 1985, whichever is later. Directs the Secretary to make a grant to any owner or operator of any alternate fuel capable powerplant for up to 50 percent of any amounts paid or incurred after November 9, 1978, for the conversion of such powerplant from the use of petroleum to coal or another alternate fuel as a primary energy source. Disqualifies from eligibility for such a grant any powerplant for which an exemption is sought. Specifies grant application requirements.  Excludes from the reasonable costs coverable by a grant any costs for real estate acquisition, or for facilities, equipment, or improvements which are not at the same site as the designated powerplant. Requires:  (1) publication in the Federal Register of every such grant application upon receipt, with opportunity afforded for public comment; and (2) consultation by the Secretary with the Governor (or designee) of the State where the powerplant is located, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.  Conditions award of a grant upon assurances that the conversion of the powerplant involved will occur not later than December 31, 1985, or three years after grant approval. Prohibits payment of any grant funds to any State regulated utility unless the State regulatory authority has certified to the Secretary, and the Secretary is satisfied, that the base used for ratemaking purposes by such utility will be reduced by the amount of the grant. Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to any electric utility which owns or operates any existing electric powerplant using coal as a primary energy source, for any reasonable amounts paid or incurred after enactment for the design and installation of equipment and facilities for reducing the sulfur atmospheric pollutants emitted by such powerplant.  Requires the Secretary to notify the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency of any application for such a grant and authorizes approval if approval has been recommended by the Administrator.  Directs the Secretary to establish a program to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sulfur removal systems for which grants are made. Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to any person for up to 20 percent of the reasonable costs paid or incurred for the design and installation of equipment and facilities for reducing the sulfur content of coal committed for use in any powerplant. Prohibits recovery after December 31, 1985, of any costs incurred by an electric utility for petroleum or natural gas used for certain powerplants by use of an automatic adjustment clause in its rate schedule, without express exemption by the Secretary. Title II:  Additional Incentives for Reduction of Powerplant Use of Petroleum and Natural Gas - Directs the Secretary to make a grant to any electric utility for reasonable costs incurred after enactment in carrying out an approved fuel displacement plan.  Limits the amount of a utility's grant to its pro rata share of the total appropriation for such grants, determined according to the ratio of:  (1) the utility's base period fuel usage to (2) the estimated base period fuel usage of all electric utilities.  Keys the obligation of approved grant amounts to any utility to the fuel reduction target established in its fuel displacement plan, depending on the percentage by which such target meets or falls short of such utility's pro rata share of a national fuel reduction goal of 600,000 barrels per day of petroleum and natural gas. Makes available additional grant amounts for any excess of such pro rata share.  Sets a maximum grant ceiling of $4.00 per barrel of petroleum or natural gas conserved under the utility's fuel displacement plan. Specifies application and reporting requirements. Sets a minimum grant funds pay-out schedule of five years.  Provides for recapture by the United States of funds paid out to any utility failing to meet the fuel displacement target established in its fuel displacement plan. Sets the period beginning January 1, 1974, and ending December 31, 1978, as the base period for purposes of determining base period fuel usage.  Specifies factors for appropriate adjustments to the base period fuel usage. Specifies general contents of any fuel displacement plan.  Requires prior approval of any such plan by the appropriate State regulatory authority in the case of a State regulated electric utility before the Secretary may approve. States that such prior approval shall be deemed to satisfy any State or local requirement that construction or operation of a new powerplant is permissible only if such facility is demonstrated to be needed because of an increase in demand for power. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary, upon application by an owner or operator of an existing industrial manufacturing facility and after consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to declare that such facility shall not be deemed a new facility for purposes of the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 and the Clean Air Act by reason of any physical or operational change of such facility (not constituting construction) which results in a more efficient use of petroleum and natural gas as a primary energy source in such facility with no net increase in air pollution. Title III:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Requires every electric utility which consumed 250,000 barrels or more of petroleum or natural gas per year between January 1, 1974, and December 31, 1978, to prepare a study of its fuel usage containing a 15-year forecast of:  (1) the estimated costs of continuing to use petroleum or natural gas as a primary energy source; and (2) the total estimated cost of converting existing powerplants to coal or other alternate fuel use, constructing new plants using coal or other alternate fuel as a primary energy source, and implementing energy conservation programs to eliminate or reduce the use of petroleum and natural gas. Directs the Secretary to make a grant to any State agency which meets specified requirements of an Office of Consumer Services for the purpose of assisting consumers in making presentations directly related to the development and review of fuel displacement plans. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Specifies circumstances under which funds appropriated for the Economic Regulatory Administration of the Department of Energy may be used for program administration relating to this Act. Limits the making of grants under this Act to capital costs.  Requires final action on grant applications within six months after filing. Requires any grant under this Act to be made on the condition that the activity or project funded will be in compliance with applicable environmental requirements.",2025-09-02T13:54:45Z,
96-hr-7358,96,hr,7358,Energy Impact Assistance Act of 1979,Energy,1980-05-14,1980-05-14,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2]",WV,D,S000778,0,"Energy Impact Assistance Act of 1979 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to authorize State Governors or Indian tribal governing bodies to designate energy impact areas in accordance with specified conditions concerning increases in employment, population, use of public services and facilities, and lack of financial resources to meet needs for such increased use of services and facilities resulting from the existence of a major energy development in such areas. Requires State Governors and Indian tribal governing bodies to designate local planning units to prepare mitigation plans for each such energy impact area.  Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide financial assistance to eligible States and Indian tribes to carry out planning and management activities designed to prevent or mitigate adverse impacts of major energy developments, and directs the Governors of such States and Indian tribal governing bodies to make subgrants to such local planning units.  Sets forth criteria for developing mitigation plans. Requires that States and Indian tribes having energy impacted areas submit to the Secretary a comprehensive investment strategy describing the intended use of energy impact assistance as a condition for receiving such assistance. Authorizes the Secretary to make mitigation plan implementation grants to eligible applicants prohibited by State law from incurring debt such as in the form of Federal loans.  Authorizes the Secretary to make implementation loans where permitted by State law, and authorizes loan guarantees for the same purposes. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants, loans, loan guarantees, and payments of interest on loans to States and other eligible applicants to address the need for public facilities or services in a designated energy impact area on an expedited basis in the event energy development poses a serious threat to the public health and safety and such needs cannot be met in a sufficiently timely manner by other Federal programs. Sets forth requirements for the non-Federal share of the cost of implementing a proposal for which assistance is made. Limits the assistance made under this Act to a total period of five years following the receipt of the first funds for facilities and services.  Prohibits the appropriation of funds in support of any program for which Federal financial assistance is available to eligible applicants under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 or the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. Establishes in the United States Treasury an Inland Energy Impact Fund to provide funds for the loans and loan guarantees made under this Act. Authorizes the Appalachian Regional Commission to apply for and receive energy impact assistance funds for energy impact areas located within the Appalachian Region. Authorizes regional commissions established under the Public Works and Economic Development Act to apply for and receive energy impact assistance funds for energy impact areas located within such regions. Directs the President to establish an interagency council to coordinate all Federal programs providing assistance to meet needs resulting from major energy developments. Sets forth reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1980 through 1985 to carry out the programs established under this Act.  Sets forth criteria for the allocation of such funds as are appropriated. Prohibits specified actions or failures to act from being used as a legal basis for delaying or prohibiting the issuance of any licenses or other authority necessary for the development, construction, or operation of a major energy development. Requires the General Accounting Office to report to Congress on the implementation and effectiveness of this Act.",2025-09-02T13:54:41Z,
96-s-2695,96,s,2695,A bill to amend the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to further the objectives of national energy policy of conserving oil and natural gas through removing excessive burdens on production of coal.,Energy,1980-05-14,1980-05-14,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]",AR,D,B001057,12,"Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to limit the amount of all State and local severance taxes or fees on coal mined on Indian or Federal lands and shipped in interstate commerce to any powerplant or major fuel-burning installation or on improvements or other rights, property, or assets connected with the production of such coal. States that such tax shall not exceed a total of 12 1/2 percent of the value of such coal produced during a fiscal year.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-hjres-548,96,hjres,548,A joint resolution disapproving the action taken by the President under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 in imposing a fee on imports of petroleum or petroleum products.,Energy,1980-05-13,1980-05-13,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1]",MS,D,W000428,0,Disapproves the President's imposition of import fees on petroleum and petroleum products pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.,2024-02-07T16:32:33Z,