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Read. Follow. Verify.1979 Federal Funding Hearings for Water, Power, and Energy Research
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of Senate hearings regarding federal budget for water development, power projects, and energy research for the 1979 fiscal year. It records the testimony and deliberations of the Committee on Appropriations during the 95th Congress.
The document details the legislative process for allocating federal funds to national infrastructure and energy research projects for the 1979 fiscal year, which directly impacts the scope and funding levels of public works programs.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Federal agencies involved in water and power
These agencies are subject to the funding levels determined through the appropriations process described in the hearings.
Energy research organizations
These organizations are impacted by the federal budget allocations for research initiatives discussed in the hearings.
Key Facts
- The document covers hearings for fiscal year 1979 appropriations.
- The subject matter includes water development, power development, and energy research.
- The hearings were conducted by a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
- The proceedings took place during the second session of the 95th Congress.
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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.
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