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Bill111th CongressFiled Dec 16, 2009Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 2892

Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Aug 5, 2010)

Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area in Alabama.

Specifies the boundaries of the Heritage Area.

Designates the Center for the Study of the Black Belt at the University of West Alabama as the local coordinating entity for the Heritage Area, requires the Center to submit a management plan for the Heritage Area, and sets forth procedures for the approval or disapproval of such plan.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedAug 5, 2010

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL](R-AL)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Aug 5, 2010Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.

  2. Aug 5, 2010Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 111-265.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Aug 5, 2010Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 111-265.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Jun 21, 2010Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Mar 17, 2010Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-476.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  6. Dec 16, 2009IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Dec 16, 2009IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 5, 201001

Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area in Alabama.

Specifies the boundaries of the Heritage Area.

Designates the Center for the Study of the Black Belt at the University of West Alabama as the local coordinating entity for the Heritage Area, requires the Center to submit a management plan for the Heritage Area, and sets forth procedures for the approval or disapproval of such plan.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateDec 16, 200900

Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area in Alabama. (Describes the Black Belt area as a region in the lower-central portion of Alabama that sustains an abundance of natural resources, historical sites, cultural diversity, and recreational activities shaped by its fertile black soil.)

Designates the Center for the Study of the Black Belt at the University of West Alabama as the local coordinating entity for the Heritage Area, requires the Center to submit a management plan for the Heritage Area, and sets forth procedures for the approval or disapproval of such plan.