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Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act

2/9/2022, 2:12 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5989

Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act

This bill establishes the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area in Alabama, consisting of land in Bibb, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Washington, and Wilcox Counties.

The Center for the Study of the Black Belt at the University of West Alabama shall prepare and submit a management plan for the heritage area.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5989

Bill HR 5989 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2020. Bill HR 5989 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2020.  Bill HR 5989's most recent activity was Committee Hearings Held. as of October 1, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5989

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5989

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Alabama
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- Historical and cultural resources
- Parks, recreation areas, trails

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5989

Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act
To establish the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5989

Terri A. Sewell
Terri A. Sewell
AlabamaDemocrat
Paul Tonko
Paul Tonko
New YorkDemocrat
Martha Roby
Martha Roby
AlabamaRepublican
Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers
AlabamaRepublican
Ann M. Kuster
Ann M. Kuster
New HampshireDemocrat
Daniel T. Kildee
Daniel T. Kildee
MichiganDemocrat

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