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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act

USA119th CongressS-2102| Senate 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act , establishes a new unit of the National Park System in Georgia. The purpose of this National Historic Site is to preserve, protect, and interpret the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church, where Dr. Abernathy served as pastor, and to highlight his significant role as an internationally recognized civil rights leader. The site's establishment is contingent upon the Secretary of the Interior determining that a sufficient quantity of land and interests in land have been acquired to form a manageable unit. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire land and interests within the designated boundary through donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange, though land owned by the State of Georgia or its subdivisions can only be acquired by donation. The Historic Site will be administered in accordance with general National Park System laws, and the Secretary must complete a management plan within three years of initial funding. Additionally, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with other entities to facilitate interpretive services, administrative support, and the preservation of historic and cultural resources.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-507
Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act
Apr 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2967
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 4, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-507
    Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act


  • April 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2967
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • March 4, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2967: Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act
GeorgiaHistoric sites and heritage areasParks, recreation areas, trailsProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history

Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act

USA119th CongressS-2102| Senate 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
This bill, titled the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act , establishes a new unit of the National Park System in Georgia. The purpose of this National Historic Site is to preserve, protect, and interpret the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church, where Dr. Abernathy served as pastor, and to highlight his significant role as an internationally recognized civil rights leader. The site's establishment is contingent upon the Secretary of the Interior determining that a sufficient quantity of land and interests in land have been acquired to form a manageable unit. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire land and interests within the designated boundary through donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange, though land owned by the State of Georgia or its subdivisions can only be acquired by donation. The Historic Site will be administered in accordance with general National Park System laws, and the Secretary must complete a management plan within three years of initial funding. Additionally, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with other entities to facilitate interpretive services, administrative support, and the preservation of historic and cultural resources.
View Full Text

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-507
Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act
Apr 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2967
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 4, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-507
    Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act


  • April 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2967
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • March 4, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2967: Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
GeorgiaHistoric sites and heritage areasParks, recreation areas, trailsProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history