H.R. 5082 · 109th Congress
Southern Empowerment and Economic Development Act to authorize the Delta Black Belt Regional Authority
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Artur Davis
- Introduced
- 2006-04-04
- Latest action
- 2006-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research.
Summary
Southern Empowerment and Economic Development Act to authorize the Delta Black Belt Regional Authority - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to rename the Delta Regional Authority as the Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority. Extends the Authority's termination date. Directs the Authority to establish a Constituency Representation Board which shall: (1) ascertain State and congressional district community strategic planning efforts; and (2) evaluate and fund programs. Amends the Delta Development Act to revise the definition of the "Lower Mississippi" region.