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Appalachian Regional Commission Relocation Act

Introduced: January 3, 2019 Introduced by: Griffith, H. Morgan Republican · Virginia See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
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Appalachian Regional Commission Relocation Act

This bill requires the headquarters of the Appalachian Regional Commission to be located in the Appalachian region.

The commission must implement this requirement within one year, but may extend the implementation period by up to 180 days with written notice to Congress.

    What's happening now February 7, 2019

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

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    U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 176: Appalachian Regional Commission Relocation Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-176/
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    "H.R. 176: Appalachian Regional Commission Relocation Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-176/.
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    H.R. 176, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-176/.
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