Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008
Public Law 110-371 · S. 496 · 110th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Oct 8, 2008 · Economics and Public Finance
Sponsor: Sen. George Voinovich (R-OH)
Cosponsors (18): Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sen. John Warner,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
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.
Committees
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Related bills
1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 799Companion billRelated billText similarities
Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2007
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 22 actions.
- Oct 8, 2008Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 110-371.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Sep 29, 2008FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Sep 27, 2008FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Sep 26, 2008Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
- OtherOther · Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 16, 2008FloorFloor · Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
- Jul 15, 2008FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 496.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Space moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Aug 4, 2007FloorFloor · Held at the desk.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Received in the House.
- Aug 3, 2007FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
- May 7, 2007CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 136.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with amendments. With written report No. 110-63.
- Mar 29, 2007CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Feb 6, 2007CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.