S. 2102 · On the floor · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act

What it does

Establishes the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site in Georgia as a unit of the National Park System to preserve the West Hunter Street Baptist Church and interpret Dr. Abernathy's role as a civil rights leader.
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to determine when sufficient land has been acquired to constitute a manageable unit before formally establishing the Historic Site.
Authorizes the Secretary to acquire land within the Historic Site boundary by donation, purchase from willing sellers with appropriated or donated funds, or exchange.
Requires the Secretary to complete a management plan for the Historic Site within 3 years after funds are first made available.
Permits the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements and other arrangements with Georgia and other entities to provide interpretive services, administrative support, and technical assistance related to the Historic Site.

Jul 23, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources