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To reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965. 7/16/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Limits the maximum Appalachian Regional Commission contribution through non-highway grants and loans for designated at-risk counties to 70% of costs. (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Commission to provide technical assistance, make grants, or otherwise provide amounts to and contract with persons or entities in the Appalachian region for projects to: (1) promote energy efficiency to enhance economic competitiveness; (2) increase the use of renewable energy resources to produce alternative transportation fuels, electricity, and heat; and (3) support the development of conventional energy resources to produce alternative transportation fuels, electricity, and heat. (Sec. 4) Directs the Commission to designate as "[...] show full description
- 07/17/2007 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 273.
- 07/16/2007 - Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 07/16/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7814-7818)
- 07/16/2007 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 07/16/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7820-7821)
show all actions- 07/17/2007 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 273.
- 07/16/2007 - Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 07/16/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7814-7818)
- 07/16/2007 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 07/16/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7820-7821)
- 07/16/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 332 - 70 (Roll no. 632). (text: CR H7814-7815)
- 07/16/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 07/16/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 799.
- 03/06/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-33.
- 03/06/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
- 02/07/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 02/07/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 02/06/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
- 02/06/2007 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 02/06/2007 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
- 02/05/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E264-265)
- 02/05/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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