S. 496: Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008

110th Congress · introduced 2007-02-06 · Economics and Public Finance · Latest: Became Public Law No: 110-371.

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Where it came from: introduced 2007-02-06 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 110-371. (final step reached)
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Official title

Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008

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(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 15, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008- Limits the amount of Appalachian regional development grants and loans for projects in at-risk counties to 70% of project costs. Directs the Appalachian Regional Commission to designate as "at-risk" those counties in the Appalachian region that are most at risk of becoming economically distressed. Authorizes the Commission to provide technical assistance, provide grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide amounts to entities in the region for projects and activities to: (1) promote energy efficiency; (2) increase the use of renewable energy resources; and (3) support the development of regional, conventional energy resources to produce electricity and heat through advanced technologies. Authorizes appropriations to the Commission through FY2012, with specified amounts designated for the economic and energy development initiative. Requires funds approved by the Commission for a project in an Appalachian state pursuant to a congressional directive to be derived from the amount allocated to that state. Extends the termination date of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 until October 1, 2012. Adds to the Appalachian region the counties of: (1) Metcalfe, Nicholas, and Robertson in Kentucky; (2) Ashtabula, Mahoning, and Trumbull in Ohio; (3) Lawrence and Lewis in Tennessee; and (4) Henry and Patrick in Virginia.

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Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] · 18 cosponsors

Cost estimate: CBO cost estimate: S. 496, Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2007 (2007-04-11); CBO cost estimate: S. 496, Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2007 (2007-04-11)

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Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-110s496.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/110/s>

Record fed-us-cong110-s496 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong110 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong110