1978 Energy Research and Development Budget Hearings
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
These hearings determined the federal funding levels and research priorities for the Energy Research and Development Administration for the 1978 , impacting the scope of national energy technology development.
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Energy Research and Development Administration
The agency's annual budget and research authorization were determined by the legislation discussed in these hearings.
United States Senate
The Senate committee members were responsible for evaluating and reporting on the proposed energy research legislation.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development held six days of hearings in March 1977.
- The hearings were convened to review the fiscal year 1978 authorization for the Energy Research and Development Administration.
- Three specific bills were the subject of the hearings: S. 1340, S. 1341, and S. 1811.
- The proceedings took place during the first session of the 95th Congress.
Why It Matters
These hearings determined the federal funding levels and research priorities for the Energy Research and Development Administration for the 1978 , impacting the scope of national energy technology development.
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