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Public Law95th CongressEnergy
S. 1468Became Law

Federal Energy Administration Authorization Act of 1977

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 6, 1977)

(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 6794)

Federal Energy Administration Authorization Act - Amends the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1977 and fiscal year 1978 for specified organizational entities within the Administration. Imposes restrictions and limitations on the use of funds authorized by this Act.

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase the appropriations authorizations for fiscal years 1977 and 1978 for energy conservation and efficiency improvement programs under such Act. Authorizes additional appropriations to assist in petroleum reserves shortage programs.

Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1977 and 1978 for energy conservation and renewable-resource obligation guarantees.

Extends the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 until September 30, 1978.

Amends the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 to extend the coal conversion and allocation authority of the Federal Energy Administrator until December 31, 1978.

Amends the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 to establish procedures governing the use of commercial standards by the Federal Energy Administrator in proposed rules, regulations, or other activities. Directs the Administrator to establish regulations to eliminate, avoid, or mitigate conflicts-of-interest in Agency contracting procedures.

What just happenedJul 21, 1977

Public Law 95-70.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA](D-WA)Sponsor
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  • Public LawJul 22, 1977
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  1. Jul 21, 1977PresidentE40000

    Public Law 95-70.

  2. Jul 21, 1977BecameLaw36000

    Public Law 95-70.

  3. Jul 21, 1977PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 21, 1977BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 11, 1977FloorE20000

    Measure presented to President.

  6. Jul 11, 1977President28000

    Measure presented to President.

  7. Jul 11, 1977President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

  8. Jul 11, 1977PresidentE05000

    Measure enrolled in House.

  9. Jun 30, 1977ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House agreed to Senate amendment.

  10. Jun 30, 1977NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment.

  11. Jun 8, 1977ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment.

  12. Jun 8, 1977NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment.

  13. Jun 6, 1977FloorH37100

    Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 6794.

  14. Jun 6, 1977Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 6794.

  15. Jun 6, 1977FloorH30000

    Measure considered in House.

  16. Jun 6, 1977FloorH30000

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.

  17. May 12, 1977IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  18. May 11, 1977Floor

    Measure passed Senate.

  19. May 11, 1977Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.

  20. May 11, 1977Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

  21. May 11, 1977Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

  22. May 10, 1977Calendars

    Placed on calendar in Senate under Measures Cleared to be Considered by Unanimous Consent.

  23. May 5, 1977Calendars

    Placed on calendar in Senate.

  24. May 5, 1977Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, S. Rept. 95-123.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  25. May 5, 1977Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, S. Rept. 95-123.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. May 5, 1977IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedJun 6, 197736
(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 6794)

Federal Energy Administration Authorization Act - Amends the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1977 and fiscal year 1978 for specified organizational entities within the Administration. Imposes restrictions and limitations on the use of funds authorized by this Act.

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase the appropriations authorizations for fiscal years 1977 and 1978 for energy conservation and efficiency improvement programs under such Act. Authorizes additional appropriations to assist in petroleum reserves shortage programs.

Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1977 and 1978 for energy conservation and renewable-resource obligation guarantees.

Extends the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 until September 30, 1978.

Amends the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 to extend the coal conversion and allocation authority of the Federal Energy Administrator until December 31, 1978.

Amends the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 to establish procedures governing the use of commercial standards by the Federal Energy Administrator in proposed rules, regulations, or other activities. Directs the Administrator to establish regulations to eliminate, avoid, or mitigate conflicts-of-interest in Agency contracting procedures.

Introduced in SenateMay 5, 197700

Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Extension Act - Amends the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 to extend the authority of the Federal Energy Administrator to issue coal conversion and allocation orders under such Act until December 31, 1977.