S. 1643IntroducedPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act
Alabama · Historic sites and heritage areas · Historical and cultural resources
Sponsor
Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
R · AL
Key facts
Introduced: May 13, 2021
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 1
Congress: 117th
Latest action · Oct 6, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-450.
Summary
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.
Summary by Congressional Research Service.
Timeline
- Oct 6, 2021Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-450.
- May 13, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- May 13, 2021Introduced in Senate
Cosponsors
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