# 117-hr-3222: Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act

117-hr-3222, Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL); status Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-3222
- Congress: 117
- Title: Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act
- Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Introduced: 2021-05-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## 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.

## Cosponsors (13)

- Rep. Carl, Jerry L. [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2021-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] (R-AL), 2021-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-8] (D-MI), 2021-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] (R-AL), 2021-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2021-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2021-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL), 2021-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] (D-NH), 2021-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA), 2021-07-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA), 2022-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-3222 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3222)

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- [117-hres-1220: Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Da…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-1220)
- [117-hres-881: Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyvi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-881)
- [117-hr-3630: Lymphedema Treatment Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-3630)
- [117-hres-404: Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awarenes…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-404)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-3222 (as of 2025-11-18).