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Congress·Enacted·H.R. 2215

Salem Maritime: Name Change and Expansion Study

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

8 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This law officially changes the name of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. This new name reflects that the area includes multiple historical buildings and locations rather than just one spot.
  • The Department of the Interior is now required to study whether the park should be expanded to include more land. They will look at nearby sites connected to the city's famous sailing history, old coastal defenses, and military past.
  • The study will specifically check if the Salem Armory Visitor Center and the park next to it should become part of the National Park System. This could lead to better maintenance and more visitors for those specific locations.
  • Officials have three years to finish the study once they receive the necessary funding. After that, they must give a report to Congress explaining if expanding the park is a good idea and how much it might cost or require.

Milestones

8 milestones19 actions
Jul 15, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-25.

Jul 15, 2025

Signed by President.

Jul 3, 2025House

Presented to President.

Jun 23, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jun 18, 2025Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralMay 14, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

382
31
Democrat
200 – 0 · 13
Republican
182 – 31 · 6
View full roll call

Related Bills

1 bill
S. 1161Identical bill

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Mar 26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Bill NumberHR 2215
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-25.

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