S. 496 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008
S. 496 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 6, 2007, sponsored by George Voinovich with 18 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 110-371
What it 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
George Voinovich (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2007
- Passed the SenateAug 3, 2007
- Passed the HouseJul 15, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 29, 2008
- Became lawOct 8, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-371. (Oct 8, 2008)
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