Congress·In Committee·S. 1161

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Salem Maritime National Historical Park: Name Change and Expansion Study

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This is a local project that usually gains support from the state's delegation, but it must compete for time and funding in a busy Congress.

Key Points

This bill changes the name of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. The new name shows that the area has many different historical stories to tell rather than just one specific location.
The government will study whether to add more land to the park. They want to see if sites in Salem, Massachusetts, that focus on the ocean, old forts, and military history should be protected as part of the park system.
The study will specifically look at the Salem Armory Visitor Center and the park next to it. Officials will check if these spots are important enough to be part of the national park system and if the government can manage them effectively.
After the study is paid for, the Department of the Interior has three years to finish its work. They will then give a report to Congress with their ideas on how to grow the park and what new areas should be included.

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Mar 26, 2025Senate

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

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Mar 26, 2025

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Bill NumberS 1161

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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