A bill to establish a national program for research, development, and demonstration in fuels and energy and for the coordination and financial supplementation of Federal energy research and development; to establish development corporations to demonstrate technologies for shale oil development, coal gasification development, advanced power cycle development, geothermal steam development and coal l

S. 1283 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Mar 19, 1973, sponsored by Scoop Jackson. Congress held 9 roll call votes on it.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 19, 1973
Policy area: Energy
Public law: Public Law 93-577

Sponsor

Scoop Jackson (D-WA)

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 19, 1973
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawDec 31, 1974

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend his own motion relative to S. 1283, the national energy research and development policy act of…Senate · Dec 5, 1973
To refer S. 1283, the national energy research and development policy act to the committee on government…Senate · Dec 5, 1973
To table senator bellmon's amendment to S. 1283. The stated purpose of the bellmon amendment (in the nature…Senate · Dec 6, 1973
To table sen. Bellmon's amendment to S. 1283. The amendment would establish in the treasury a competitive…Senate · Dec 6, 1973
To amend S. 1283 by providing substitute language for section 119, relating to acquisition of essential…Senate · Dec 6, 1973
To amend S. 1283, by providing substitute language for joint federal-industry corporations. The amendment…Senate · Dec 6, 1973
To pass S. 1283Senate · Dec 7, 1973
To suspend the rules and agree to the conference report on S. 1283, a bill to establish a national program…House · Dec 16, 1974
To agree to the conference report on S. 1283, a bill providing federal support for programs of research and…Senate · Dec 17, 1974

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