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1979 Federal Funding 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 3: hearings before a subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, Ninety-fifth Congress, second session.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

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Summary

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.

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.

Why It Matters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings are held to review and determine federal funding allocations for water, power, and energy research projects for the 1979 fiscal year.
Who conducted these hearings?
A of the United States Senate Committee on .

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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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organizationUnited States Senate“The legislative body conducting the hearings.”Map →
otherNinety-fifth Congress“The legislative session during which these hearings occurred.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Appropriations“The Senate committee responsible for reviewing and approving federal spending.”Map →

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