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Version 18 · Reported to House amended, Part I · Aug 4, 1995
Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Act of 1995 - Authorizes FY 1996 appropriations for Department of Energy: (1) energy supply research and development activities; (2) general science and research activities; (3) fossil energy research and development activities; and (4) energy conservation research and development activities. Sets forth funding limitations. Establishes requirements for: (1) funding assistance merit review; and (2) capital project and construction reporting. Directs the Secretary of Energy to enter into negotiations with the European Organization for Nuclear Research concerning U.S. participation in the planning and construction of the Large Hadron Collider. Prohibits any funds authorized by this Act from being used for lobbying activities.
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Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45] · R–CA
Legislative record
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House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 4, 1996.
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Aug. 1, 1996.
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 1, 1996.
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Jan. 12, 1996.
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Jan. 4, 1996.
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Jan. 3, 1996.
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 15, 1995.
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 1, 1995.
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 17, 1995.
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 2, 1995.
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 1, 1995.
For Further Action See H.R.2405.
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 29, 1995.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Commerce for a period ending not later than Sept. 22, 1995 for consideration of such provisions in the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(e), rule X.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 104-236.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 104-236.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction.
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction.
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction.
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction.
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