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1979 Federal Budget Hearings for Water, Power, and Energy Research

Original title: Public works for water and power development and energy research appropriations for fiscal year 1979. Part 8: hearings before a subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, Ninety-fifth Congress, second session.

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript of Senate hearings regarding the allocation of federal funds for water projects, power development, and energy research for the 1979 fiscal year.

Why it matters

These hearings determined the federal funding levels for national energy research and public works infrastructure projects for the 1979 fiscal year.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Federal energy and water agencies

These agencies are subject to the funding levels determined by the appropriations process discussed in these hearings.

Key Facts

The document covers appropriations for fiscal year 1979.
The hearings focus on three primary areas: water development, power development, and energy research.
The proceedings were conducted by a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
The hearings took place during the second session of the 95th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

It is a record of Senate hearings held to discuss and determine federal budget allocations for energy and water-related public works.

Which fiscal year does this budget cover?

The discussed are for the 1979 fiscal year.

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Focus on Energy Research

The inclusion of energy research alongside traditional water and power development reflects the legislative focus on energy policy during the late 1970s.

Committee on Appropriations

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United States Senate, Appropriations Committee, Ninety-fifth Congress

OrganizationUnited States Senate“The legislative body conducting the hearings.”Map →

OrganizationAppropriations Committee“The Senate committee responsible for reviewing and approving federal spending.”Map →

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