Joint resolution approving the Presidential decision on an Alaska natural gas transportation system, and for other purposes.
Public Law 95-158 · H.J.Res. 621 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Nov 8, 1977 · Energy
Sponsor: Rep. Harley Staggers (D-WV-2)
Cosponsors (3): Rep. Morris Udall, Rep. John Dingell,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Approves the President's decision on an Alaska natural gas transportation system submitted to Congress on September 22, 1977. Finds that any environmental impact statements prepared relative to such statement and submitted with the President's decision are in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.
- Nov 8, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-158.
- Nov 4, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Nov 3, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Nov 2, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate (Identical provisions to S.J.Res. 82).
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Nov 1, 1977FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- Oct 26, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Oct 25, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Oct 12, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.