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HR 3802 115th Congress House Economics and Public Finance Appalachian Regional Commission Congressional oversight Economic development Executive agency funding and structure Government buildings, facilities, and property Poverty and welfare assistance Regional and metropolitan planning

Appalachian Regional Commission Reform Act

Introduced: September 18, 2017 Introduced by: Rogers, Harold Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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Sep 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Sep 18, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 18, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Appalachian Regional Commission Reform Act

This bill declares that the mission of the Appalachian Regional Commission shall be to focus primarily on poverty reduction and economic development in areas in the Appalachian region with the most persistent poverty. The headquarters of the commission shall be located in that region.

The bill increases from 50% to 60% the minimum amount of the grant expenditures approved by the commission that shall support activities or projects that benefit severely and persistently distressed counties and areas.

The commission shall: (1) allocate at least 60% of the funds made available each fiscal year for its Area Development Program for projects in counties designated as distressed, and (2) submit an annual report on the allocation of program funds to such counties.

What's happening now September 19, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1824 Identical bill Appalachian Regional Commission Reform Act
  • HR 4860 Related bill Appalachian Regional Commission Relocation Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3802: Appalachian Regional Commission Reform Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-3802/
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"H.R. 3802: Appalachian Regional Commission Reform Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-3802/.
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