New bill would create historic site honoring Ralph David Abernathy in Georgia
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Sponsor: Jon Ossoff · Senator · GA
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Official title: Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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The bill would establish a National Historic Site at Abernathy's former church, but only after enough land is secured.
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What does this do?
This bill would create a National Historic Site in Georgia honoring civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., centered on the West Hunter Street Baptist Church. The National Park Service would manage the site, but it can only be officially established once enough land has been acquired through donation, purchase from willing sellers, or land exchanges. State or local government land could only be included if that government agrees to donate it.
Who does it affect?
This affects residents near the church site, property owners within the proposed boundary, and visitors or students interested in civil rights history. It also involves the National Park Service and Georgia state and local governments.
Why does it matter?
The designation would shift land-management and preservation responsibility to the federal government and could require state or local governments to decide whether to donate property. Establishment is delayed until land acquisition requirements are met.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 17, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Jul 23, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.