Southern Empowerment and Economic Development Act to authorize the Delta Black Belt Regional Authority

Last action on Mar 10, 2003Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and Internationa...

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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.

Southern Empowerment and Economic Development Act to authorize the Delta Black Belt Regional Authority

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House Committee on Agriculture

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Southern Empowerment and Economic Development Act to authorize the Delta Black Belt Regional Authority

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House Committee on Financial Services

House Committee on Agriculture

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House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure