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HOUSE 3222117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act

Last Action
7/20/2022

Actions

  • 2022-07-20Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2022-07-19Pursuant to section 9 of H. Res. 1232, and the motion offered by Ms. DeLauro, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1286, as amended; H.R. 2024, as amended; H.R. 3222, as amended; H.R. 6337, as amended; and H.R. 7002, as amended. (consideration: CR H6859-6865; text: CR H6862-6864)
  • 2022-07-19Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 9 of H. Res. 1232, and the motion offered by Ms. DeLauro, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1286, as amended; H.R. 2024, as amended; H.R. 3222, as amended; H.R. 6337, as amended; and H.R. 7002, as amended.
  • 2022-07-19Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1232, proceedings on H.R. 3222 are considered vacated.
  • 2022-07-18At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2022-07-18DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3222.
  • 2022-07-18Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6691-6693; text: CR H6691-6693)
  • 2022-07-18Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2022-07-14Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 318.
  • 2022-07-14Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-411.
  • 2022-07-14Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-411.
  • 2021-10-13Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2021-10-13Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • 2021-10-13Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
  • 2021-06-15Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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CRS Summary

As of 2022-07-19 (53)

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.

Cosponsors (13)

  • Jerry Carl (R-AL)
  • Mike Rogers (R-AL)
  • Daniel Kildee (D-MI)
  • Mo Brooks (R-AL)
  • Paul Tonko (D-NY)
  • Barry Moore (R-AL)
  • ROBERT ADERHOLT (R-AL)
  • Steve Cohen (D-TN)
  • ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
  • Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)
  • Ann Kuster (D-NH)
  • Doris Matsui (D-CA)
  • Jim Costa (D-CA)

Subjects

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