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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Aug 5, 1994
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Hydrogen Energy Research Program Title II: Fusion Energy Research Program Title III: High Energy and Nuclear Physics Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions Hydrogen, Fusion, and High Energy and Nuclear Physics Research Act of 1994 - Title I: Hydrogen Energy Research Program - Hydrogen Future Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to support specified hydrogen research, development, and demonstration programs in the areas of: (1) production; (2) storage; (3) use; (4) transportation; (5) innovative technologies; and (6) technology transfer. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Fusion Energy Research Program - Directs the Secretary to: (1) carry out a fusion energy research program; (2) contract with the National Academy of Sciences for studies of fusion technologies and other energy sources; and (3) study the advantages and disadvantages of siting the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor within or outside the United States. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the fusion energy research program; (2) the alternative fusion research program; and (3) the Tokamak physics experiment. Title III: High Energy and Nuclear Physics - Department of Energy High Energy and Nuclear Physics Authorization Act of 1994 - Authorizes appropriations for Department of Energy programs of: (1) high energy physics; and (2) nuclear physics. Limits related major construction projects. Directs the Secretary to enter into negotiations with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) concerning U.S. participation in the Large Hadron Collider project. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary to combine the Nuclear Engineering Research and Education program, the University Research Reactor program, and the University Reactor Fuel Assistance program into a new University Radiation Science and Technology program as a separate part of the University and Science Education program. Authorizes appropriations.
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Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] · D–TN
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4908.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
The Speaker designated the Honorable John Olver to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 515 and Rule XXIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4908 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 515. (consideration: CR H8707-8726)
Rule H. Res. 515 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 515 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4908 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 365.
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-674, by Mr. Brown (CA).
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-674, by Mr. Brown (CA).
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1658)
Introduced in House
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