House Bill 5989
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 27, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5989
Congress
116
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
February 27, 2020
10/01/2020
Committee Hearings Held.
03/04/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
02/27/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
02/27/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:12:22 AM