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S. 847 (99th)

Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 1985

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Introduced

3 April 1985

Last action

3 April 1985 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]

Subjects

Transport

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for the administrative expenses of the Appalachian Regional Commission, not to exceed $2,300,000 in any fiscal year, for FY 1986 through FY 1988. Permits the Commission to lease office space through FY 1988. Authorizes appropriations for the construction of highways in the Appalachian region for FY 1986 through FY 1992. Increases from 70 percent to 80 percent the maximum Federal share of such highway construction costs. Allows for Federal supplements to the Federal grant-in-aid programs to continue through FY 1988. Permits the Commission to provide assistance for demonstration projects showing the development of the region's economic resources. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1988. Sets forth an October 1, 1988, termination date for specified sections of such Act.

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Timeline

  1. 3 April 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 April 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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