1. Home
  2. Bills
  3. H.R. 6308

H.R. 6308 · 96th Congress · 1979–1980

A bill to provide for an accelerated program of research and development of magnetic fusion energy technologies leading to the construction and successful operation of a magnetic fusion demonstration plant in the United States before the end of the 20th century to be carried out by the Department of Energy.

H.R. 6308 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Jan 28, 1980, sponsored by Mike McCormack. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jan 28, 1980
Policy area
Energy
Public law
Public Law 96-386

Sponsor

Mike McCormack (D-WA)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 28, 1980
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawOct 7, 1980

Every roll call vote on this bill

More bills from Mike McCormack in the 96th Congress

Other Energy bills in the 96th Congress

More

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 6308 (96th Congress): A bill to provide for an accelerated…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/96-hr-6308/a-bill-to-provide-for-an-accelerated-program-of (accessed 2026-10-15).

Open the interactive version ›