Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act
In Committee
Introduced:Oct 28, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Chip Roy
Representative
Republican
TX-21
Cosponsors
7
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Summary
This bill would establish the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System. The purpose of the site is to preserve and interpret the history of the civil rights movement, including the story of Emmett Till's murder and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley's courageous response that helped catalyze the movement.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would establish the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System. The purpose of the site is to preserve and interpret the history of the civil rights movement, including the story of Emmett Till's murder and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley's courageous response that helped catalyze the movement.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System.</p> <p>The site must not be established until the Department of the Interior enters an agreement with the Roberts Temple providing for public access to, and interpretation, operation, and maintenance of, a site that is sufficient to constitute a manageable park unit.</p> <p>The purpose of the site is to preserve, protect, and interpret (1) the Great Migration, (2) the memorial service and funeral of Emmett Till, (3) the story of the courage and activism of Mamie Till-Mobley that was demonstrated as she transformed the murder of her son into a symbol of racial injustice, and (4) the civil rights movement.</p> <p>Interior may enter into agreements, as appropriate, with public and private entities to provide and facilitate interpretive and educational services, administrative support, and technical assistance relating to the site, within or outside the boundaries of the site.</p> <p>The National Park Service must prepare a general management plan for the site.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Establishes the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site as a unit of the National Park System in Illinois.
The site will preserve and interpret the history of the Great Migration, Emmett Till's memorial service and funeral, the activism of Mamie Till-Mobley, and the civil rights movement.
The National Park Service must prepare a general management plan for the site and can enter agreements with public and private entities to provide interpretive and educational services.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple site would become a new national historic site, preserving and highlighting an important chapter in the civil rights movement. This could increase tourism and educational opportunities in the area, while also raising awareness of this pivotal history for Americans nationwide.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
4607, 119th Congress (2025). "Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4607
