Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act
2/9/2022, 2:12 AMCongressional 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, 2020Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5989
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5989
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
AlabamaHistoric sites and heritage areasHistorical and cultural resourcesParks, recreation areas, trailsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5989
Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area ActTo establish the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area ActComments
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