legislation: 96-hr-6260

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96-hr-6260 96 hr 6260 Fusion Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 Science, Technology, Communications 1980-01-23 1980-01-23 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4] WA D M000365 0 Fusion Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish research, development, and demonstration programs involving magnetic fusion energy systems to: (1) construct and operate a fusion engineering test facility by 1986; (2) construct and operate a magnetic fusion demonstration facility before the end of this century; (3) maintain and expand the base programs for fusion energy research and the development and testing of appropriate alternative confinement technologies; (4) maintain a strong research and development program in advanced fusion fuels; and (5) ensure an uninterrupted source of scientific and engineering talent from institutions of higher learning to support such effort. Requires such programs to include a study of the potential of using fusion energy for the production of synthetic fuels and the electrification of ground transportation systems. Directs the Secretary to disseminate information promoting the practical uses of fusion energy. 2025-09-02T13:54:13Z  

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