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Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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To include Nelson County, Virginia, in the Appalachian region for purposes of the programs of the Appalachian Regional Commission.

1/10/2007--Introduced.

Includes Nelson County, Virginia, in the Appalachian region for purposes of provisions regarding Appalachian regional development.

Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

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A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965. 8/3/2007--Passed Senate amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on May 7, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2007 - (Sec. 2) 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.(Sec. 3) Authorizes the Commission to provide technical assistance, provide grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide amounts to entities in the region for projects and activities to: (1) promote energy efficiency; and (2) increase the use of renewable [...]

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Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 273.

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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 "[...]

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Latest Action: 02/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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To insert certain counties as part of the Appalachian Region.

2/8/2007--Introduced.

Amends provisions concerning Appalachian regional development to revise the definition of "Appalachian region" to include Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, and Lincoln Counties in Tennessee.

Latest Action: 07/09/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Dorgan. With written report No. 110-127.

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An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 7/9/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Corps of Engineers-Civil - Makes FY2008 appropriations for: (1) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood and storm damage reduction, and aquatic ecosystem restoration; (2) general investigations and construction (including rescissions of funds); (3) flood damage reduction for the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri; (4) operation, maintenance, and administration of laws pertaining to regulation of navigable waters and wetlands; (5) clean up of [...]

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Latest Action: 07/18/2007 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.

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Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 7/17/2007--Passed House amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Corps of Engineers-Civil - Makes FY 2008 appropriations for: (1) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood and storm damage reduction, and aquatic ecosystem restoration; (2) general investigations and construction (including rescissions of funds); (3) flood damage reduction for the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri; (4) operation, maintenance, and administration of laws pertaining to regulation of navigable waters and wetlands; (5) clean up of contamination from sites resulting from work performed as part of the early atomic energy program; (6) flood control, hurricane, and [...]

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Latest Action: 01/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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To amend title 40, United States Code, to designate certain counties as part of the Appalachian region.

1/9/2007--Introduced.

Amends provisions concerning Appalachian regional development to revise the definition of "Appalachian region" to include Franklin, Henry, and Patrick Counties.

Latest Action: 09/21/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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To amend subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code, regarding county additions to the Appalachian region.

9/20/2007--Introduced.

Adds the Tennessee counties of Hickman, Perry, and Wayne to the definition of "Appalachian region" for purposes of Appalachian regional development efforts.

Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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To extend Corridor O of the Appalachian Development Highway System from its current southern terminus at I-68 near Cumberland to Corridor II, which stretches from Weston, West Virginia, to Strasburg, Virginia.

12/18/2007--Introduced.

Designates a segment from Interstate Route 68 to Corridor H as an addition to Corridor O of the Appalachian Development Highway System in Maryland and West Virginia.

Latest Action: 07/28/2008 - Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.

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A bill to advance America's priorities. 7/22/2008--Introduced. Advancing America's Priorities Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to: (1) establish a system to collect data on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and establish a registry for such data; (2) provide for an education and information campaign to promote stroke prevention; and (3) award grants for a pilot project to improve stroke patient outcomes by coordinating health care delivery through telehealth networks.Establishes programs for research, rehabilitation, and quality of life for people with paralysis.Provides for support services to women suffering from postpartum depression and who receive a positive diagnosis of Down syndrome or other prenatally or postnatally diagnosed conditions. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to states to provide vision care for children. Amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to expand services for homeless youth [...]

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Latest Action: 07/28/2008 - Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.

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A bill to advance America's priorities. 7/22/2008--Introduced. Advancing America's Priorities Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to: (1) establish a system to collect data on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and establish a registry for such data; (2) provide for an education and information campaign to promote stroke prevention; and (3) award grants for a pilot project to improve stroke patient outcomes by coordinating health care delivery through telehealth networks.Establishes programs for research, rehabilitation, and quality of life for people with paralysis.Provides for support services to women suffering from postpartum depression and who receive a positive diagnosis of Down syndrome or other prenatally or postnatally diagnosed conditions. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to states to provide vision care for children. Amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to expand services for homeless youth [...]

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Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Bill Text
To extend Corridor O of the Appalachian Development Highway System from its current southern terminus at I-68 near Cumberland to Corridor II, which stretches from Weston, West Virginia, to Strasburg, Virginia.

12/18/2007--Introduced.

Designates a segment from Interstate Route 68 to Corridor H as an addition to Corridor O of the Appalachian Development Highway System in Maryland and West Virginia.

Latest Action: 09/21/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Bill Text
To amend subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code, regarding county additions to the Appalachian region.

9/20/2007--Introduced.

Adds the Tennessee counties of Hickman, Perry, and Wayne to the definition of "Appalachian region" for purposes of Appalachian regional development efforts.

Latest Action: 07/09/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Dorgan. With written report No. 110-127.

Bill Text
An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 7/9/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Corps of Engineers-Civil - Makes FY2008 appropriations for: (1) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood and storm damage reduction, and aquatic ecosystem restoration; (2) general investigations and construction (including rescissions of funds); (3) flood damage reduction for the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri; (4) operation, maintenance, and administration of laws pertaining to regulation of navigable waters and wetlands; (5) clean up of [...]

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Latest Action: 07/18/2007 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.

Bill Text
Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 7/17/2007--Passed House amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Corps of Engineers-Civil - Makes FY 2008 appropriations for: (1) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood and storm damage reduction, and aquatic ecosystem restoration; (2) general investigations and construction (including rescissions of funds); (3) flood damage reduction for the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri; (4) operation, maintenance, and administration of laws pertaining to regulation of navigable waters and wetlands; (5) clean up of contamination from sites resulting from work performed as part of the early atomic energy program; (6) flood control, hurricane, and [...]

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Latest Action: 02/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Bill Text
To insert certain counties as part of the Appalachian Region.

2/8/2007--Introduced.

Amends provisions concerning Appalachian regional development to revise the definition of "Appalachian region" to include Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, and Lincoln Counties in Tennessee.

Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

Bill Text
A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965. 8/3/2007--Passed Senate amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on May 7, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2007 - (Sec. 2) 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.(Sec. 3) Authorizes the Commission to provide technical assistance, provide grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide amounts to entities in the region for projects and activities to: (1) promote energy efficiency; and (2) increase the use of renewable [...]

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Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 273.

Bill Text
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 "[...]

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Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Bill Text
To include Nelson County, Virginia, in the Appalachian region for purposes of the programs of the Appalachian Regional Commission.

1/10/2007--Introduced.

Includes Nelson County, Virginia, in the Appalachian region for purposes of provisions regarding Appalachian regional development.

Latest Action: 01/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Bill Text
To amend title 40, United States Code, to designate certain counties as part of the Appalachian region.

1/9/2007--Introduced.

Amends provisions concerning Appalachian regional development to revise the definition of "Appalachian region" to include Franklin, Henry, and Patrick Counties.