A bill to allow the transfer of certain funds to fund the heat crisis program.
Public Law 96-321 · S. 2995 · 96th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Aug 4, 1980 · Energy
Sponsor: Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (D-TX)
Cosponsors (16): Sen. Lawton Chiles, Sen. Robert Dole,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the Community Services Administration to transfer funds from its Rural Development Loan Fund to its ongoing heat crisis program. Reimburses such Fund from specified unexpended funds appropriated for energy crisis activities. Exempts such heat crisis program funds from prohibitions against awards of such funds after June 30, 1980. Authorizes such funds to assist States which: (1) have experienced extreme heat conditions for a significant period of time; and (2) have significant numbers of low-income individuals whose health is threatened due to such heat.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Aug 4, 1980Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 96-321.
- Aug 1, 1980PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- Jul 31, 1980PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- Jul 30, 1980FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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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.