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Rep. Sewell Introduces Black Belt National Heritage Area Act to Preserve Alabama's Historic Black Belt Region and Secure Additional Funding
May 14, 2021
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Black Belt National Heritage Area Act, legislation that would designate areas within the 19 counties in Alabama's Black Belt as a National Heritage Area. Through public-private partnerships, National Heritage Areas are able to leverage funding for long-term projects that have substantial economic and environmental benefits.

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