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Read. Follow. Verify.1979 Department of Energy Budget Authorization Hearings
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document records the 1978 Senate hearings held to review and authorize the Department of Energy's budget and research priorities for the 1979 . The committee examined two specific legislative proposals, S. 2692 and S. 2693, to determine funding levels for energy research and development programs.
These hearings established the federal funding framework and research mandates for the Department of Energy for 1979, directly impacting the scope of national energy research programs.
Who It Affects
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Department of Energy
The department's budget and research priorities for the 1979 fiscal year were determined through this authorization process.
Energy Research and Development sector
Federal funding levels for research programs were established by the outcome of these hearings.
Key Facts
- The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development during the Ninety-fifth Congress, second session.
- The primary purpose was to authorize the Department of Energy's budget for fiscal year 1979.
- The committee reviewed two specific bills: S. 2692 and S. 2693.
- Hearings took place over 10 separate dates between February 21, 1978, and April 7, 1978.
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The committee held hearings over a span of nearly two months, indicating a thorough review process for the 1979 energy budget.
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