Nikema Williams (D-GA)
Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act'', proposes the establishment of a new national historic site in the State of Georgia. The site would become a unit of the National Park System to preserve and interpret the history of the Reverend Dr. Abernathy and the West Hunter Street Baptist Church. The Secretary of the Interior must determine that enough land has been acquired before the site is officially established. The Secretary is authorized to acquire land through donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange. Once established, the site will be administered under the laws applicable to National Park System units.
Yes
- Scored +7
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill establishes a national historic site dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, a prominent Black civil rights leader.
- Scored +7
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill preserves and interprets the history of Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, a prominent civil rights leader.
- Scored +3
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The creation of a national historic site can increase local interest and foot traffic in the area where it is established.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of History: The bill establishes the site to preserve, protect, and interpret the history of the Reverend Dr. Abernathy's service as a pastor and his role as an internationally recognized civil rights leader (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Educational Opportunities: The Secretary may enter into agreements to provide interpretive and educational services, including tours, exhibits, and technology-based devices (Section 2(h)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Land Acquisition Limitations: Land owned by the State of Georgia or its political subdivisions can only be acquired by the site through donation, not through purchase or exchange (Section 2(e)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill establishes a national historic site dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, a prominent Black civil rights leader. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The creation of a national historic site can increase local interest and foot traffic in the area where it is established.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill preserves and interprets the history of Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, a prominent civil rights leader.
- 4/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Austin ScottRepublican · Georgia