Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017

Hozzl · 2025-04-07T15:42:37Z

Explore the details of House Bill 267 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/7/2025, 3:42 PM

Summary of Bill HR 267

Bill 115 hr 267, also known as the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017, was introduced in the US Congress to redesignate the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta, Georgia as the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. This bill aimed to expand the boundaries of the park to include the Prince Hall Masonic Temple, a building of historical significance to Dr. King and the civil rights movement.

The bill also sought to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire additional properties within the expanded boundaries of the park in order to preserve and protect the historical significance of the area. Additionally, the bill directed the Secretary to conduct a special resource study to determine the feasibility of including the former Fire Station No. 6 in the park.

Overall, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017 aimed to honor the legacy of Dr. King and the civil rights movement by expanding and preserving the historical sites associated with his life and work. The bill received bipartisan support in Congress and was ultimately signed into law.

Current Status of Bill HR 267

Bill HR 267 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 4, 2017. Bill HR 267 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on January 4, 2017. Bill HR 267's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 115-108. as of January 8, 2018