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H. Res. 293 96th Congress House

A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a standing committee on energy.

Introduced: May 31, 1979 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 96th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to House Committee on Rules.
May 31, 1979
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Referred to House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a standing Committee on Energy to investigate and report on: (1) coal production, distribution, and utilization; (2) energy policy; (3) energy regulation and conservation; (4) energy related aspects of deepwater ports; (5) energy development; (6) hydroelectric power; (7) uranium mining and production; (8) conservation, development, and use of naval petroleum and oil shale reserves; (9) oil and gas production and distribution; and (10) solar energy systems.

Declares that the committee shall have the special oversight function of reviewing and studying on a continuing basis, all laws, programs and government activities relating to nuclear energy and nonmilitary nuclear energy and research and development, including the disposal of nuclear waste.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 293: A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a standing committee on energy.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-293/
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"H. Res. 293: A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a standing committee on energy.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-293/.
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H. Res. 293, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-293/.
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