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S. 2630 (96th)

A bill to establish the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

30 April 1980

Last action

30 April 1980 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA], Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ]

Subjects

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Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Martin Luther King, Junior, Preservation District, which shall consist of the properties within the Martin Luther King, Junior, Historic District. Authorizes the Secretary, within the national historic site, to: (1) acquire by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, transfer or exchange, lands and interest therein; (2) convey a freehold or leasehold interest in any property, for such sums as he deems appropriate, and subject to such term and conditions and reservations as will assure the use of the property in a manner consistent with the purposes of this Act; (3) enter into cooperative agreements with the owners of properties of historical or cultural significance; and (4) provide security and law enforcement services as authorized by law. Establishes in the Department of the Interior, the Martin Luther King, Junior, Advisory Commission to advise the Secretary with respect to the formulation and execution of plans for the national historic site, and the preservation district. Terminates such commission ten years from the date of enactment of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 30 April 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 April 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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