This bill establishes the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site in Georgia as a new unit of the National Park System, centered on the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church where Reverend Abernathy served as pastor during the civil rights movement. The site honors Abernathy's role as a prominent civil rights leader, but it will only officially be created once the Secretary of the Interior determines enough land has been acquired to form a manageable unit, after which the Secretary must announce the designation in the Federal Register within 30 days. Land can be acquired through donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange, though property owned by the state or local governments can only be added through donation. The National Park Service will manage the site under standard federal park laws and must complete a formal management plan within three years of receiving funding. The bill also allows the Secretary to partner with Georgia or other organizations on signage, exhibits, tours, and other educational and preservation efforts connected to the site.
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