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Read. Follow. Verify.1979 Federal Appropriations 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 the allocation of federal funds for water development, power projects, and energy research for the 1979 . It records the testimony and discussions held by the Committee on during the 95th Congress.
This document details the legislative process for determining federal spending priorities for national energy and water infrastructure projects for the 1979 .
Who It Affects
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Federal energy and water agencies
These agencies are subject to the funding levels and project authorizations determined through these appropriations hearings.
Taxpayers
Taxpayers provide the funding for the public works and research projects discussed in these hearings.
Key Facts
- The document covers hearings for fiscal year 1979 appropriations.
- The hearings focus on public works, water development, power development, and energy research.
- The proceedings were held by a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
- The document is identified as Part 6 of the hearing series.
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- The hearings 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 independence during the late 1970s.
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