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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act

3/6/2024, 8:15 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 737

Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act

This bill establishes the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site in Georgia as a unit of the National Park System.

The site shall preserve, protect, and interpret the area where the Reverend Dr. Abernathy served as pastor during the height of the modern civil rights movement and his role as an internationally recognized civil rights leader.

Current Status of Bill HR 737

Bill HR 737 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2023. Bill HR 737 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2023.  Bill HR 737's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. as of February 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 737

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
41
Democrat Cosponsors
39
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 737

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Georgia
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- Parks, recreation areas, trails
- Protest and dissent
- Racial and ethnic relations
- U.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 737

Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act
Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act
To establish the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site, and for other purposes.

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