VoterlyH.R. 4851: Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act
115th Congress · Sponsored from Indiana · Became law
What this bill 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. 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.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2018-01-19
- Policy area Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Cosponsors 27
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 115-163.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] introduced H.R. 4851. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 4851 do?
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 Af…
Who sponsored H.R. 4851?
Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D) of Indiana is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 4851?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 4851 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.R. 4851 became law.