H.R. 4851 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act
H.R. 4851 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 19, 2018, sponsored by André Carson with 27 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 19, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-163
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
André Carson (D-IN). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 19, 2018
- Passed the HouseMar 19, 2018
- Passed the SenateMar 22, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentMar 23, 2018
- Became lawApr 4, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-163. (Apr 4, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 19, 2018 · Passed391–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Kennedy--King National Commemorative Site ActHouse · Mar 19, 2018
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- H.R. 267: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017
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- H.R. 1927: African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017
- H.R. 381: To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as "Sky Point".
- H.R. 699: Mount Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange Clarification Act
- H.R. 863: To facilitate the addition of park administration at the Coltsville National Historical Park, and…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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