FEDERALhearing transcript

1979 Federal Appropriations for Water, Power, and Energy Research

Original title: Public works for water and power development and energy research appropriations for fiscal year 1979. Part 6: 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

This document details the legislative process for determining federal spending priorities for national energy and water infrastructure projects for the 1979 .

Who is mentioned in the record

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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.

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Summary

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.

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.
The hearings took place during the second session of the 95th Congress.

Why It Matters

This document details the legislative process for determining federal spending priorities for national energy and water infrastructure projects for the 1979 .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

It serves as a formal record of Senate hearings regarding the federal budget for water, power, and energy research for 1979.

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 independence during the late 1970s.

Committee on Appropriations

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