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H.R. 4851Became Law

Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Apr 4, 2018)

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.

What just happenedApr 4, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-163.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7](D-IN)Sponsor
27 cosponsors19 D8 R
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  1. Apr 4, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-163.

  2. Apr 4, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-163.

  3. Apr 4, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 4, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 23, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 23, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 22, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Mar 22, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

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

  9. Mar 22, 2018NotUsed19500

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

  10. Mar 22, 2018FloorH8D000

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

  11. Mar 22, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Mar 22, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  13. Mar 22, 2018Floor17000

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

  14. Mar 22, 2018Floor

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

  15. Mar 20, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  16. Mar 19, 2018FloorH38800

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

  17. Mar 19, 2018FloorH38310

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

  18. Mar 19, 2018FloorH37300

    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)

  19. Mar 19, 2018Floor8000

    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)

  20. Mar 19, 2018FloorH8D000

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

  21. Mar 19, 2018FloorH37220

    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.

  22. Mar 19, 2018FloorH8D000

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

  23. Mar 19, 2018FloorH30000

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

  24. Mar 19, 2018FloorH30300

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

  25. Mar 19, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 468.

  26. Mar 19, 2018CommitteeH12200

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

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Mar 19, 2018Committee5000

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

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Mar 14, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Mar 14, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Mar 14, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Feb 15, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  32. Jan 23, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  33. Jan 19, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  34. Jan 19, 2018IntroReferralB00100

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

  35. Jan 19, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  36. Jan 19, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawApr 4, 201849

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.

Passed Senate amendedMar 22, 201835

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.

Passed House amendedMar 19, 201836

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.

Introduced in HouseJan 19, 2018

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.

Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act — Informed