H.R. 267 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017
H.R. 267 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 4, 2017, sponsored by John Lewis with 30 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-108
What it does
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill redesignates the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the state of Georgia as the "Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park." The bill replaces the current boundary map with a map of a proposed boundary revision dated June 2015.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Lewis (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2017
- Passed the HouseMar 15, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2017
- Became lawJan 8, 2018
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jan 8, 2018)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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