H.R. 2403 · 110th Congress
Southern Empowerment and Economic Development Act to authorize the Delta Black Belt Regional Authority
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Artur Davis
- Introduced
- 2007-05-21
- Latest action
- 2007-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture.
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.