Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act

Senate Bill

S. 2102

119th Congress

Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act

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Introduced:Mar 4, 2026

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Summary

This bill would establish a national historic site dedicated to Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., a prominent civil rights leader who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The site would be managed by the National Park Service to preserve locations associated with Abernathy's life and civil rights work. This designation would provide federal recognition and protection for historically significant properties connected to his legacy.

Latest Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Introduced3/4/2026

StatusCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act

This bill would establish a national historic site dedicated to Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., a prominent civil rights leader who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The site would be managed by the National Park Service to preserve locations associat

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This bill would establish a national historic site dedicated to Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., a prominent civil rights leader who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The site would be managed by the National Park Service to preserve locations associated with Abernathy's life and civil rights work. This designation would provide federal recognition and protection for historically significant properties connected to his legacy.

Bill Number: 2102
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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Title: Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act
Bill Number: 2102
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: This bill would establish a national historic site dedicated to Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., a prominent civil rights leader who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The site would be managed by the National Park Service to preserve locations associated with Abernathy's life and civil right

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would establish a national historic site dedicated to Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., a prominent civil rights leader who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The site would be managed by the National Park Service to preserve locations associated with Abernathy's life and civil rights work. This designation would provide federal recognition and protection for historically significant properties connected to his legacy.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill creates a new national historic site honoring Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., a key figure in the American civil rights movement.
Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. was a minister and civil rights activist who co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference with Martin Luther King Jr.
The National Park Service would manage the historic site and preserve properties associated with Abernathy's life and work.
The bill has been approved by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and is moving forward in the legislative process.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect communities connected to Ralph David Abernathy's legacy, particularly in areas where significant civil rights history occurred. It would provide educational opportunities for visitors to learn about the civil rights movement and Abernathy's contributions. The designation would also bring federal resources and tourism to the historic site location, potentially benefiting local economies.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2102, 119th Congress (2026). "Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-2102

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