A bill to extend the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 and to provide authorizations for the Appalachian Highway and Appalachian Area Development Programs.
Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for the administrative expenses of the Appalachian Regional Commission, not to exceed $2,300,000 in any fiscal year, for FY 1986 through FY 1988. Permits the Commission to lease office space through FY 1988.
Authorizes appropriations for the construction of highways in the Appalachian region for FY 1986 through FY 1992. Increases from 70 percent to 80 percent the maximum Federal share of such highway construction costs.
Allows for Federal supplements to the Federal grant-in-aid programs to continue through FY 1988.
Permits the Commission to provide assistance for demonstration projects showing the development of the region's economic resources.
Authorizes appropriations through FY 1988.
Sets forth an October 1, 1988, termination date for specified sections of such Act.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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