A bill to authorize appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and Section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, and for other purposes.

S. 562 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Mar 7, 1979, sponsored by Gary Hart. Congress held 9 roll call votes on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 7, 1979
Policy area: Energy
Public law: Public Law 96-295

Sponsor

Gary Hart (D-CO)

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 7, 1979
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawJun 30, 1980

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 562, 1980 funding authorization for the nuclear regulatory commission, by clarifying the NRC's…Senate · Jul 16, 1979
To table the mcclure substitute for S. 562, NRC funding (continued) authorization. The substitute clarifies…Senate · Jul 16, 1979
To amend S. 562, NRC authorization, by providing for a state emergency plan for responding to nuclear…Senate · Jul 16, 1979
To amend S. 562, NRC authorization, by placing a six-month moratorium on new commercial power plant…Senate · Jul 17, 1979
To table mcgovern amendment to S. 562, NRC authorization, that provided for a process of notification to…Senate · Jul 17, 1979
To amend S. 562, NRC authorization, by extending criminal penalties to any individual who knowingly violates…Senate · Jul 17, 1979
To table heinz amendment to S. 562, NRC authorization, that required resident inspectors to reside not more…Senate · Jul 17, 1979
To pass S. 562, authorizing funds for fiscal 1980 for the nuclear regulatory commission. (motion passed)Senate · Jul 17, 1979
To agree to a conference report on S. 562, authorizing appropriations for the nuclear regulatory commission…House · Jun 10, 1980

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