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US S2273

Appalachian Regional Commission Reauthorization Act


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Introduced
07/25/2019
In Committee
07/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to reauthorize the Appalachian Regional Commission, and for other purposes. This bill reauthorizes the Appalachian Regional Commission through FY2025.

AI Summary

This bill reauthorizes the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), an economic development agency that supports programs and projects in the Appalachian region, through fiscal year 2025. Specifically, it increases the annual funding authorization for the ARC from $180 million to $180 million per year from fiscal years 2021 through 2025. It also increases the authorization for the ARC's Distressed Counties and Areas Program, which provides grants to distressed counties and areas within the Appalachian region, from $10 million to $20 million per year through 2025.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 07/25/2019)

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