H.R. 8856 · 89th Congress · 1965–1966
To amend section 271 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended
H.R. 8856 in the 89th Congress (1965–1966) became law — introduced in 1965, sponsored by Chester Holifield. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 89th Congress (1965–1966), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1965
- Policy area
- Energy
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1965
- Passed the House—
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8856, the atomic energy act of 1954 as amended.House · Jul 12, 1965
- To pass H.R. 8856, the amended atomic energy act of 1954.House · Jul 29, 1965
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- S. 2042: A bill to amend section 170 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended
- S. 3807: A bill to amend Public Law 89428 to authorize the Atomic Energy Commission to enter into a…
- H.R. 8122: To authorize appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with section 261 of the…
- H.R. 9220: Making appropriations for certain civil functions administered by the Department of Defense, the…
- H.R. 10860: To promote the general welfare, public policy, and security of the United States
- H.R. 17787: Making appropriations far certain civil functions administered by the Department of Defense, the…
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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
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