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HR 4715 96th Congress House Energy Alternative energy sources Coal Conferences Fuel Fuel research International Affairs International agencies International cooperation in science Mines and mineral resources Research and development Science and technology Scientific exchanges Synthetic fuel

International Synthetic Fuels Cooperation Act of 1979

Introduced: July 10, 1979 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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Jul 10, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Jul 10, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.
Jul 10, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 10, 1979
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

International Synthetic Fuels Cooperation Act of 1979 - Authorizes the President to invite foreign governments to join in the establishment of an international research and development program for synthetic fuels. Provides for an international meeting to create an ad hoc intergovernmental commission to establish such program and create a permanent international organization to administer such program.

Declares that such program shall be carried out through one or more research and development centers taking full advantage of any adequate existing facilities. Stipulates that such centers emphasize coal liquefaction. Provides for the sharing of costs and energy production techniques among participating countries.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to assess the U.S. synthetic fuel needs and the capabilities of other countries for participation in such program.

What's happening now July 10, 1979

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

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