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S. 2102119th Congress
Official title: Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act
Introduced:
Read the official bill on Congress.govS. 2102
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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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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.
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.
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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Right now: it's headed for a Senate floor vote. 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.