Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act

Bill: 115-hr-4851
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2018-01-19
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Historic sites and heritage areas

Indiana

Members of Congress

Monuments and memorials

Parks, recreation areas, trails

Racial and ethnic relations

Senate

U.S. history
Latest action: action_date: 2018-04-04
text: Became Public Law No: 115-163.

Summaries:
action_date: 2018-01-19
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Kennedy-King Establishment Act of 2018</b></p> <p>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. </p>

action_date: 2018-03-19
action_desc: Passed House amended
text: <p><b>Kennedy-King Establishment Act of 2018</b></p> <p>(Sec. 3) This bill redesignates the Landmark for Peace Memorial in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the &quot;Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site.&quot;</p> <p>The site shall become a part of the African-American Civil Rights Network. </p> <p>The Department of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements with public or private entities for interpretive and educational purposes related to the site. </p>  <p>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. </p>

action_date: 2018-03-22
action_desc: Passed Senate amended
text: <p><b>Kennedy-King Establishment Act of 2018</b></p> <p>(Sec. 3) This bill redesignates the Landmark for Peace Memorial in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the &quot;Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site.&quot;</p> <p>The commemorative site shall become a part of the African-American Civil Rights Network. </p> <p>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. </p>

action_date: 2018-04-04
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p><b>Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act</b></p> (Sec. 3) This bill redesignates the Landmark for Peace Memorial in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the &quot;Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site.&quot; <p>The commemorative site shall become a part of the African-American Civil Rights Network. </p> <p>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. </p>

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4851 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 19, 2018 Mr. Carson of Indiana (for himself, Mr. Banks of Indiana , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Hollingsworth , Mr. Messer , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Visclosky , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Kennedy , and Mr. Lewis of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To establish the Kennedy–King National Historic Site in the State of Indiana, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kennedy–King Establishment Act of 2018 . 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) On April 4, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy had scheduled a speech in Indianapolis, Indiana, during his campaign for the presidency of the United States. (2) Just before giving his remarks, Mr. Kennedy was informed of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. before the news became widely known publicly. (3) Mr. Kennedy changed his planned remarks to instead inform the large gathering of Dr. King’s death and did so in a manner that called for a non-violent reaction to the violent death. (4) Mr. Kennedy’s call for non-violence in a moment of unbearable pain helped temper Indianapolis’ reaction to Dr. King’s assassination so that, unlike many other cities that erupted in violence and rioting, Indianapolis did not suffer riots or bloodshed in the days after Dr. King’s assassination. (5) Mr. Kennedy’s speech on this volatile occasion has been described as one of the great addresses of the 20th Century as a call for unity in a time of great unrest. (6) Mr. Kennedy’s heartfelt leadership and call for non-violence in the face of violence, and prior to his own assassination, continues to be a model for Americans everywhere. (7) The current park site was established in 1961 and has served the community as a gathering place for social movements and engagement, which is why it was selected as the location for Mr. Kennedy’s speech. (8) A memorial sculpture, Landmark for Peace honoring Mr. Kennedy and Dr. King was erected on the site in 1994 to commemorate the events of April 4, 1968 and the message of non-violence taught by both leaders. (9) Mr. Kennedy’s improvised remarks to a stricken community continue to resonate today and this site continues to inspire social engagement with his words, Why don’t we make a monument to peace where all of us can live together, not with walls coming up but with walls tearing down, so we can go forward together. (10) The site of Mr. Kennedy’s speech on April 4, 1968, should be preserved as a national treasure and this preservation is most fitting on the 50th anniversary of the speech. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Historic site The term Historic Site means the Kennedy–King National Historic Site established by section 4(a). (2) Map The term Map means the map entitled Kennedy–King National Historic Site Proposed Boundary. . (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (4) State The term State means the State of Indiana. 4. Establishment of the Kennedy–King National Historic Site (a) Establishment (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), there is established the Kennedy–King National Historic Site in the State as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations the site of Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s April 4, 1968 speech associated with the Kennedy–King Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. (2) Conditions for establishment The Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary determines that sufficient land has been acquired for the Historic Site to constitute a manageable unit. (b) Boundaries The boundaries of the Historic Site shall be the boundaries generally depicted on the Map. (c) Availability of map The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (d) Acquisition authority (1) In general The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land located within the boundary of the Kennedy–King Park by— (A) donation; (B) purchase with donated or appropriated funds; (C) exchange; (D) lease or no-cost lease; and (E) cooperative agreements to facilitate continued access, maintenance, and promote the success of the site, including revenue generation. (2) Boundary revision On the acquisition of any property within the Kennedy–King Park under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall revise the boundary of the Historic Site to include that property. (3) Prohibition on Admission Fees The Secretary shall not charge for admission fees to the Historic Site. (e) Administration (1) In general The Secretary shall administer the Historic Site in accordance with— (A) this Act; and (B) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including— (i) section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of title 54, United States Code; and (ii) chapter 3201 of title 54, United States Code. (2) Management plan (A) In general Not later than 6 months after the date on which funds are made available to prepare a general management plan for the Historic Site, the Secretary shall prepare the general management plan in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code. (B) Submission to Congress Immediately after completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit the general management plan to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

tv_txt: 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R. 4851 In the Senate of the United States, March 22, 2018. Amendment:

That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 4851) entitled An Act to establish the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site in the State of Indiana, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following In section 3, strike subsection (d).

Secretary

tv_txt: I One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen H. R. 4851 AN ACT To establish the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site in the State of Indiana, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kennedy–King National Commemorative Site Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Site The term Site means the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site as designated by section 3(a). (3) State The term State means the State of Indiana. 3. National commemorative site (a) Designation The Landmark for Peace Memorial in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Indianapolis, in the State, is hereby designated as the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site. (b) African American Civil Rights Network The Site shall be part of the African American Civil Rights Network established under Public Law 115–104 . (c) Administration (1) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities for interpretative and educational purposes related to the Site. (2) Effect of designation The Site shall not be a unit of the National Park System. (3) Limitations Nothing in this Act— (A) authorizes the Secretary to interfere with the rights of any person with respect to private property or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State or any political subdivision thereof; or (B) authorizes the Secretary to acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4851 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To establish the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site in the State of Indiana, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kennedy–King National Commemorative Site Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Site The term Site means the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site as designated by section 3(a). (3) State The term State means the State of Indiana. 3. National commemorative site (a) Designation The Landmark for Peace Memorial in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Indianapolis, in the State, is hereby designated as the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site. (b) African American Civil Rights Network The Site shall be part of the African American Civil Rights Network established under Public Law 115–104 . (c) Administration (1) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities for interpretative and educational purposes related to the Site. (2) Effect of designation The Site shall not be a unit of the National Park System. (3) Limitations Nothing in this Act— (A) authorizes the Secretary to interfere with the rights of any person with respect to private property or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State or any political subdivision thereof; or (B) authorizes the Secretary to acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise. (d) Special resource study The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the Site to evaluate the national significance of the Site and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Site as a unit of the National Park System. The Secretary shall also consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the Site by Federal, State, or local government entities, or private and non-profit groups. The study shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress that describes the results of the study and any recommendations of the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives March 19, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4851 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 20, 2018 Received AN ACT To establish the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site in the State of Indiana, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kennedy–King National Commemorative Site Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Site The term Site means the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site as designated by section 3(a). (3) State The term State means the State of Indiana. 3. National commemorative site (a) Designation The Landmark for Peace Memorial in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Indianapolis, in the State, is hereby designated as the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site. (b) African American Civil Rights Network The Site shall be part of the African American Civil Rights Network established under Public Law 115–104 . (c) Administration (1) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities for interpretative and educational purposes related to the Site. (2) Effect of designation The Site shall not be a unit of the National Park System. (3) Limitations Nothing in this Act— (A) authorizes the Secretary to interfere with the rights of any person with respect to private property or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State or any political subdivision thereof; or (B) authorizes the Secretary to acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise. (d) Special resource study The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the Site to evaluate the national significance of the Site and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Site as a unit of the National Park System. The Secretary shall also consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the Site by Federal, State, or local government entities, or private and non-profit groups. The study shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress that describes the results of the study and any recommendations of the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives March 19, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 468 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4851 [Report No. 115–612] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 19, 2018 Mr. Carson of Indiana (for himself, Mr. Banks of Indiana , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Hollingsworth , Mr. Messer , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Visclosky , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Kennedy , and Mr. Lewis of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources March 19, 2018 Additional sponsors: Mrs. Comstock , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Lee , Mr. Lowenthal , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Norton , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Ms. McCollum , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Yarmuth , Ms. Roybal-Allard , and Mr. Cohen March 19, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 19, 2018 A BILL To establish the Kennedy–King National Historic Site in the State of Indiana, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kennedy–King National Commemorative Site Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Site The term Site means the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site as designated by section 3(a). (3) State The term State means the State of Indiana. 3. National commemorative site (a) Designation The Landmark for Peace Memorial in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Indianapolis, in the State, is hereby designated as the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site. (b) African American Civil Rights Network The Site shall be part of the African American Civil Rights Network established under Public Law 115–104 . (c) Administration (1) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities for interpretative and educational purposes related to the Site. (2) Effect of designation The Site shall not be a unit of the National Park System. (3) Limitations Nothing in this Act— (A) authorizes the Secretary to interfere with the rights of any person with respect to private property or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State or any political subdivision thereof; or (B) authorizes the Secretary to acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise. (d) Special resource study The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the Site to evaluate the national significance of the Site and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Site as a unit of the National Park System. The Secretary shall also consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the Site by Federal, State, or local government entities, or private and non-profit groups. The study shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. Not later than three years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress that describes the results of the study and any recommendations of the Secretary.

March 19, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed