Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act

# Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish a new National Historic Site in Georgia dedicated to Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., a prominent civil rights leader and close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. If passed, the site would be managed by the National Park Service and would preserve and interpret Abernathy's life, legacy, and contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. The bill would authorize funding for the acquisition, development, and operation of the historic site. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects Georgia residents and visitors to the area where the site would be located.

More broadly, it impacts the National Park Service, which would take on management responsibilities, and the general public by adding another site dedicated to American civil rights history to the national park system. **Current Status:** The bill (S 2102) is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA). Bills in committee can be debated, amended, and studied before moving forward for a full chamber vote, or they may not advance further in the legislative process.