Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act

House Bill

H.R. 4607

119th Congress

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.

SponsorChip Roy (R-TX)

Introduced10/28/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act

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, includin

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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.

Bill Number: 4607
Sponsor: Chip Roy (R-TX)
Introduced: 10/28/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Fact Sheet

Title: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act
Bill Number: 4607
Sponsor: Chip Roy (R-TX)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced: 10/28/2025
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

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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

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act 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. 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. 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. 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. The National Park Service must prepare a general management plan for the site.

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