H.R. 4851
115th Congress
House
Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act
Official title: To establish the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site in the State of Indiana, and for other purposes.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Historic sites and heritage areasIndianaMembers of CongressMonuments and memorials
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Parks, recreation areas, trailsRacial and ethnic relationsSenateU.S. history
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30 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 4, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-163.
Apr 4, 2018
Signed by President.
Mar 23, 2018
Presented to President.
Mar 22, 2018
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2037)
Mar 22, 2018
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2037)
Mar 22, 2018
Mr. Curtis asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H2037)
Mar 22, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 22, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 22, 2018
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 22, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 22, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1892)
Mar 20, 2018
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Mar 19, 2018
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 19, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 19, 2018
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)
Mar 19, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1679-1680)
Mar 19, 2018
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.
Mar 19, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4851.
Mar 19, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1675-1677)
Mar 19, 2018
Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 19, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 468.
Mar 19, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-612.
Mar 14, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 14, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 14, 2018
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
Feb 15, 2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan 23, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jan 19, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 19, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E79-80)
Jan 19, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2018 | House · vote #116 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 391–0 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 2,215 | Young, Todd | Agreed to |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 115-163.
Plain-English summary
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.
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
27
D
Cohen, Steve
ROYBAL-ALLARD, LUCILLE
D
Raskin, Jamie
Yarmuth, John
D
McGovern, James P.
D
Wilson, Frederica S.
D
Davis, Danny K.
D
McCollum, Betty
D
Clarke, Yvette D.
D
Espaillat, Adriano
HASTINGS, ALCEE
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Lee, Barbara
Lowenthal, Alan
Napolitano, Grace
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Comstock, Barbara
R
Banks, Jim
Brooks, Susan
Bucshon, Larry
Hollingsworth, Trey
Kennedy, Joseph
LEWIS, JOHN
Messer, Luke
Rokita, Todd
VISCLOSKY, PETER
Walorski, Jackie
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