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HR 4683 108th Congress House

Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act

Official title: To enhance the preservation and interpretation of the Gullah/Geechee cultural heritage, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 24, 2004 Introduced by: Clyburn, James E. Democratic · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 29, 2004
Received in the Senate.
Sep 28, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7666-7668)
Sep 28, 2004
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7666-7668)
Sep 28, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4683.
Sep 28, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7666-7669)
Sep 28, 2004
Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 22, 2004
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 22, 2004
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 22, 2004
Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Discharged.
Sep 14, 2004
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 6, 2004
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Jul 6, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Jun 24, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jun 24, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 29, 2004

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act - Establishes the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor (Heritage Corridor) to: (1) recognize the important contributions made to American culture and history by African-Americans known as the Gullah/Geechee who settled in the coastal counties of South Carolina and Georgia; (2) assist State and local governments and public and private entities in South Carolina and Georgia in interpreting the story of the Gullah/Geechee and preserving Gullah/Geechee folklore, arts, crafts, and music; and (3) assist in identifying and preserving sites, historical data, artifacts, and objects associated with the Gullah/Geechee for the benefit and education of the public.

Provides that the Heritage Corridor shall be comprised of lands and waters depicted on a map entitled "Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor" dated September 2004 and on file at the National Park Service.

Establishes the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission (Commission) to assist Federal, State, and local authorities to develop and implement a management plan for Gullah/Geechee lands and waters.

Sets forth the duties of the Commission, including the preparation and submission of a management plan to the Secretary of the Interior and annual reporting to the Secretary. Authorizes the Commission to make grants and enter into cooperative agreements with the States of South Carolina and Georgia to prepare and implement the management plan.

Sets forth criteria for developing a management plan for the Heritage Corridor. Requires the Commission to submit the management plan to the Secretary for approval not later than three years after the funding of this Act. Requires the Secretary to approve or disapprove (citing reasons) the management plan within 90 days after receiving the plan.

Provides for technical and financial assistance to the Commission.

Requires the Commission to establish one or more Coastal Heritage Centers in the Heritage Corridor in accordance with the Low Country Gullah Culture Special Resource Study and Environmental Impact Study, December 2003.

Sets forth protections for private landowners in the Heritage Corridor.

Authorizes appropriations.

Terminates the authorities under this Act 15 years after enactment.

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