A bill to authorize appropriations for the Department of Energy for national security programs for fiscal year 1979 and for other purposes.

H.R. 11686 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Mar 21, 1978, sponsored by Charles Price. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 21, 1978
Policy area: Energy
Public law: Public Law 95-509

Sponsor

Charles Price (D-IL)

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 21, 1978
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawOct 24, 1978

Every roll call vote on this bill

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 11686.House · May 17, 1978
To amend H.R. 11686 by striking a clause of the bill that gives the President the discretion to authorize…House · May 17, 1978
To pass H.R. 11686, the bill authorizing appropriations for national security programs for the department of…Senate · Sep 30, 1978

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