Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 1979

Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 to include the provision of services and investments to people, distressed cities, and remote areas in Appalachia within the purposes of such Act. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out such Act. Authorizes the Appalachian Regional Commission to lease office space through September 30, 1983.

Increases the total mileage authorized for the Appalachian development highway system. Authorizes appropriations for such system through fiscal year 1985. Increases the Federal share authorized to be paid to a State constructing a segment of a development highway.

Authorizes the Commission to make grants to the States for demonstration projects designed to meet the human services needs of the region. Permits funding for reclaiming strip-mined areas to be used for economic development purposes.

Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants for the acquisition of housing project sites. Repeals the percentage limitation on such grants.

Authorizes the Commission to make grants for: (1) aiding State and local governments in programs of business-related technical assistance; and (2) establishing non-Federal revolving funds to be used for business, agricultural, and forestry enterprise development loans.

Provides for supplements to Federal grant-in-aid programs authorized by this Act on or before October 1, 1983. Exempts specified road construction programs from such supplemental grants.

Permits the financing under this Act for industrial and commercial facilities, but exempts the financing of the costs to private for profit establishments for such purposes.

Authorizes appropriations to carry this Act through September 30, 1983. Stipulates that this Act shall terminate October 1, 1983.