H.R. 4683: Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act

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H.R. 4683: Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act

108th Congress · introduced 2004-06-24 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Latest: Received in the Senate.

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Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act

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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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Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] · 2 cosponsors

Cost estimate: CBO cost estimate: H.R. 4683, Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act (2004-09-27); CBO cost estimate: H.R. 4683, Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act (2004-09-27)

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Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] reported raising $1.7 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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• Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)
• Congress.gov
• Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-108hr4683.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/108/hr>

Record fed-us-cong108-hr4683 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108