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H. Res. 388 96th Congress House

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

Introduced: July 25, 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It was not agreed to before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, so it is no longer active.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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Jul 25, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Jul 25, 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) energy production and conservation policy; (2) energy regulation; (3) energy research and development; (4) natural gas and oil production; (5) coal production, distribution, and utilization; (6) hydroelectric power; (7) solar power systems; (8) nonmilitary development of nuclear energy; (9) naval petroleum reserves; (10) energy- related aspects of deep-water ports; and (11) studies, reviews, and reports relating to energy matters.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 388: A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to create a standing committee on energy in the House.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-388/
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"H. Res. 388: A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to create a standing committee on energy in the House.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-388/.
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H. Res. 388, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-388/.
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