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S.496: Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Feb. 6, 2007
- Latest Major Action Oct. 8, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Cosponsors
18 (7 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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...
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with amendments. With written report No. 110-63.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 136.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Held at the desk.
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Mr. Space moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 496.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
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Senate agreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 110-371.
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| Feb. 6, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by George V. Voinovich (R-Ohio) |