Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act

This bill creates a new National Park Service site in Georgia to honor civil rights leader Ralph David Abernathy, centered on the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church where he served as pastor. The site becomes official only after enough land is gathered to run it well, and the government will then publish a notice to the public. A map of the proposed boundary will be available for anyone to see. The Park Service will manage the site to preserve the church and share Abernathy’s story with visitors .

Land for the site can be added by donation, by buying from willing sellers, or by exchange. State or local government land can only be added by donation. Within three years after money is first provided, the Park Service must finish a plan for how the site will be run. The agency can also make agreements with the state and others for things like signs, exhibits, tours, technology, and preserving historic resources .

| Key point | What it means | | — | — | | Who is affected | Nearby residents and property owners in the proposed boundary, visitors, and Georgia state/local partners | | What changes | A new national historic site focused on the church and Abernathy’s role; land may be donated, purchased from willing sellers, or exchanged; state/local land only by donation; Park Service will manage and offer educational programs | | When it happens | After enough land is acquired and a notice is published; a management plan is due within three years of receiving funds |