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H.R. 4851 — what changed

Kennedy–King National Commemorative Site Act

From Introduced in House to Reported in House. 3 sections amended and 1 removed between Introduced in House and Reported in House.

Section 1 Short title

changed This Act may be cited as the “Kennedy–King Establishment Act of 2018”.National Commemorative Site Act”.

Sec. 2 Definitions

changed Congress finds as follows:In this Act:

(1)
changed Secretary— On April 4, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy had scheduled a speech in Indianapolis, Indiana, during his campaign for The term Secretary means the presidency Secretary of the United States.Interior.
(2)
changed Site— Just before giving his remarks, Mr. Kennedy was informed of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. before The term Site means the news became widely known publicly.Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site as designated by section 3(a).
(3)
changed State— Mr. Kennedy changed his planned remarks to instead inform The term State means the large gathering State of Dr. King’s death and did so in a manner that called for a non-violent reaction to the violent death.Indiana.
(4)
removed 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)
removed 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)
removed 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)
removed 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)
removed 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)
removed 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)
removed 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.

Sec. 3 National commemorative site

(a)
added 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.

removed In this Act:

(b)
changed Historic site—African American Civil Rights Network— The term Historic Site means shall be part of the Kennedy–King National Historic Site African American Civil Rights Network established by section 4(a).under Public Law 115–104.
(c)
added Administration—
(1)
added 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)
added Effect of designation— The Site shall not be a unit of the National Park System.
(3)
added Limitations— Nothing in this Act—
(A)
added 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)
added authorizes the Secretary to acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise.
(2)
removed Map— The term Map means the map entitled “Kennedy–King National Historic Site Proposed Boundary.”.
(d)
changed Secretary—Special resource study— The term Secretary means 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 Interior.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.
(4)
removed State— The term State means the State of Indiana.

Sec. 4 Establishment of the Kennedy–King National Historic Site

removed
(a)
removed Establishment—
(1)
removed 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)
removed 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)
removed Boundaries— The boundaries of the Historic Site shall be the boundaries generally depicted on the Map.
(c)
removed Availability of map— The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(d)
removed Acquisition authority—
(1)
removed In general— The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land located within the boundary of the Kennedy–King Park by—
(A)
removed donation;
(B)
removed purchase with donated or appropriated funds;
(C)
removed exchange;
(D)
removed lease or no-cost lease; and
(E)
removed cooperative agreements to facilitate continued access, maintenance, and promote the success of the site, including revenue generation.
(2)
removed 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)
removed Prohibition on Admission Fees— The Secretary shall not charge for admission fees to the Historic Site.
(e)
removed Administration—
(1)
removed In general— The Secretary shall administer the Historic Site in accordance with—
(A)
removed this Act; and
(B)
removed the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including—
(i)
removed section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of title 54, United States Code; and
(ii)
removed chapter 3201 of title 54, United States Code.
(2)
removed Management plan—
(A)
removed 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)
removed 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.