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H.R.4706 / 103rd Congress

To provide for certain reductions in Federal spending at or through facilities of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 30, 1994

Sets forth a sliding scale of Federal spending reductions affecting Department of Energy facilities for FY 1995 through 1997. Establishes the Reduction in Department of Energy Facility Funding Commission to submit a funding reduction implementation plan to the Secretary of Energy. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress if he or she determines the Commission's recommendations should not be followed. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the savings resulting from the mandated spending reductions should be deposited in the Treasury.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Kreidler, Mike [D-WA-9] · D–WA

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
  • Armed Services Committee
  • Science, Space, and Technology Committee
1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

  2. Executive Comment Requested from DOE.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Acquisition.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

  6. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  7. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  8. Introduced in House

  9. Introduced in House

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