Bills · HR 2967
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2967Historic sites and heritage areasRacial and ethnic relations
Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act
INTRO APR 17· LAST ACTION APR 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it ensures that a pivotal piece of American history, specifically the struggle for civil rights, is permanently preserved and made accessible to the public. By designating the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site, the nation would honor one of the key figures alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., and highlight the significant role of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church as a center for activism and change.
If this bill becomes law, future generations will have a dedicated place to learn about the bravery and challenges of the civil rights movement, fostering a deeper understanding of the fight for equality. If it doesn't pass, these historically significant locations might not receive the same level of federal protection and resources, potentially jeopardizing their preservation and public interpretation for educational purposes.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site in Georgia as a unit of the National Park System.
This creates a new national park unit dedicated to preserving a key figure and site of the Civil Rights Movement.
PROVISION 02
Includes the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church, where Reverend Dr. Abernathy served as pastor, within the site's preservation focus.
It specifically protects and interprets a highly significant location central to Dr. Abernathy's work and the Civil Rights Movement.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to determine that sufficient land and interests in land have been acquired before the site is officially established.
This ensures the site will be a manageable and viable park unit before federal resources are fully committed.
PROVISION 04
Allows the Secretary to acquire land for the site through donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange, with state/local government land only acquired by donation.
This outlines the specific legal methods for assembling the necessary land for the historic site's creation.
PROVISION 05
Mandates the completion of a management plan for the Historic Site within 3 years after initial funding is made available.
This ensures a strategic framework is developed for the long-term administration, preservation, and interpretation of the site.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
58
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 17
Introduced in House
APR 17
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2967
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 17, 2025
Last actionApr 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 17, 2025
House BillHR 2967Historic sites and heritage areasRacial and ethnic relations
Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act
INTRODUCED APR 17, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 17, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
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