H.R. 8947 · 93rd Congress · 1973–1974
A bill making appropriations for public works for water and power development, including the Corps of Engineers--Civil, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bonneville Power Administration and other power agencies of the Department of the Interior, the Appalachian regional development programs, the Federal Power Commission, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Atomic Energy Commission, and related indepe
H.R. 8947 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Jun 25, 1973, sponsored by Joseph Evins. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 25, 1973
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 93-97
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 25, 1973
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawAug 16, 1973
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend H.R. 8947, a bill making appropriations for public works-AEC for fiscal year 1974, by reducing the…House · Jun 28, 1973
- To amend H.R. 8947 by adding $4.7 million for geothermal research by the AEC.House · Jun 28, 1973
- To pass H.R. 8947.House · Jun 28, 1973
- To pass H.R. 8947, making appropriations for public works for fiscal 1974.Senate · Jul 23, 1973
- To agree to the conference report on H. R. 8947, the public works and AEC appropriations bill.House · Jul 30, 1973
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