HR 4851 115th Congress

Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 115-163.

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Sponsors

Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]

Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]

D — IN

Summary

Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act (Sec. 3) This bill redesignates the Landmark for Peace Memorial in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the "Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site." The commemorative site shall become a part of the African-American Civil Rights Network. The Department of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements with public or private entities for interpretive and educational purposes related to the commemorative site.
Kennedy-King Establishment Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill redesignates the Landmark for Peace Memorial in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the "Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site." The commemorative site shall become a part of the African-American Civil Rights Network. The Department of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements with public or private entities for interpretive and educational purposes related to the commemorative site.
Kennedy-King Establishment Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill redesignates the Landmark for Peace Memorial in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the "Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site." The site shall become a part of the African-American Civil Rights Network. The Department of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements with public or private entities for interpretive and educational purposes related to the site. Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the site to evaluate its national significance and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a national park. Under the study, Interior shall also consider other alternatives for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site.
Kennedy-King Establishment Act of 2018 This bill establishes the Kennedy-King National Historic Site in Indiana as a unit of the National Park System for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site of the speech given by Senator Robert F. Kennedy on April 4, 1968, that is associated with the Kennedy-King Park in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Vote Result

Passed House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 116). (text: CR H1675)

Actions

2018-04-04T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 115-163.

2018-04-04T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 115-163.

2018-04-04T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2018-04-04T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2018-03-23T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2018-03-23T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2018-03-22T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2018-03-22T00:00:00

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2037)

2018-03-22T00:00:00

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2037)

2018-03-22T00:00:00

Mr. Curtis asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H2037)

2018-03-22T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2018-03-22T00:00:00

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2018-03-22T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2018-03-22T00:00:00

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1892)

2018-03-20T00:00:00

Received in the Senate, read twice.

2018-03-19T00:00:00

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

2018-03-19T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2018-03-19T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 116). (text: CR H1675)

2018-03-19T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 116).(text: CR H1675)

2018-03-19T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1679-1680)

2018-03-19T00:00:00

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2018-03-19T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4851.

2018-03-19T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1675-1677)

2018-03-19T00:00:00

Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2018-03-19T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 468.

2018-03-19T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-612.

2018-03-19T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-612.

2018-03-14T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

2018-03-14T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2018-03-14T00:00:00

Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

2018-02-15T00:00:00

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

2018-01-23T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

2018-01-19T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2018-01-19T00:00:00

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E79-80)

2018-01-19T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2018-01-19T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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