Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act
On calendar: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- On calendar
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jul 23, 2026
What it does
The bill would establish the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site in Georgia as a unit of the National Park System to preserve and interpret the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church and Dr. Abernathy’s role as a civil rights leader. The site would be established only after the Secretary of the Interior determines sufficient land has been acquired, with land acquisition limited to donation, purchase, or exchange—except for state-owned land, which may only be acquired by donation. The Secretary would administer the site under National Park System laws, complete a management plan within three years of funding availability, and may enter into cooperative agreements for…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.