Nuclear Power Investigation and Review Act of 1979

Nuclear Power Investigation and Review Act of 1979 - Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to cease issuing construction licenses or limited work authorizations for nuclear power plants or amendments to existing licenses for the expansion of reactor site spent fuel storage facilities until the Special Commission for the Investigation and Review of Nuclear Power, to be established under this Act, has reported its recommendations to the Congress and the Congress has had sufficient time to review such recommendations.

Establishes a Special Commission for the Investigation and Review of Nuclear Power, to be composed of specified presidential and congressional appointees, to conduct a comprehensive investigation and review of outstanding issues relating to nuclear fuels, nuclear waste transportation, storage, disposal, nuclear safety, the economics of nuclear power, nuclear security measures, nuclear emergencies, and other areas of concern. Sets forth the powers and duties of such commission, including the power to compel by means of subpoena the delivery of information in the possession of any Federal department or agency or other person which relates to any matter under investigation by the Commission. Directs the Commission to hold public hearings and to receive evidence as the Commission deems advisable.

Directs the Commission to make a final report to the President and to the Congress on the results of its investigation.