A bill to authorize in the Energy Research and Development Administration a Federal program of research, development, and demonstration designed to promote electric vehicle technologies and to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of electric vehicles.

H.R. 8800 in the 94th Congress (1975–1976) became law — introduced on Jul 22, 1975, sponsored by Mike McCormack. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jul 22, 1975
Policy area: Energy
Public law: Public Law 94-413

Sponsor

Mike McCormack (D-WA)

Where it stands

IntroducedJul 22, 1975
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawSep 17, 1976

Every roll call vote on this bill

To pass H.R. 8800, authorizing the energy research and development administration to set up a federal…House · Sep 5, 1975
To pass, as amended, H.R. 8800, authorizing funds for federal programs of research, development, and…Senate · Jun 14, 1976
To override the President's veto of H.R. 8800, electric and hybrid vehicle research, development, and…House · Sep 16, 1976
To override the President's veto of H.R. 8800, authorizing funds for federal programs of research…Senate · Sep 17, 1976

Other Energy bills in the 94th Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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