S 3626 · 95th Congress · Regional planning

Appalachian Regional Development and Regional Growth Policy Act

Introduced 1978-10-14· Sponsored by Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.(1978-10-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Appalachian Regional Development and Regional Growth Policy Act - Title I: Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments - Amends the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 to restate the purposes of such Act: (1) to include the purpose of providing services to people in the Appalachian region; and (2) to direct Federal expenditures to remote areas within the region. Extends the authorization of appropriations for the administrative expenses of the Appalachian Regional Commission through fiscal year 1983. Removes limitations on such appropriations. Removes the limitation on coverage of the Commission's employees under Federal employee benefit programs which restricts eligibility to those employees who were previously employed by the Federal Government. Extends the contractual authority of the Commission through fiscal year 1983. Extends appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system through fiscal year 1986. Authorizes the Commission to make grants to States for: (1) demonstration health projects in remote areas and areas impacted by energy development; (2) business related technical assistance; (3) projects for the acquisition or rehabilitation or railroad p…

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