HR 8916
To amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to extend the lifespan and funding of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, which works to preserve and promote the unique culture and history of the Gullah and Geechee communities. It specifically increases the commission’s authorization period from 15 to 25 years and boosts the amount of money available for the corridor’s projects. The bill also removes a specific meeting requirement and adjusts the funding level allocated to the commission. Finally, it standardizes the spelling of ‘Gullah/Geechee’ to ‘Gullah Geechee’ throughout the legislation.
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