Salem Maritime site renamed a national historical park, expansion study ordered
Signed into lawH.R. 2215Latest action
Sponsor: Seth Moulton · Representative · MA
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Official title: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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HR 2215 renames Salem Maritime National Historic Site as a "National Historical Park" and orders a study on adding nearby sites.
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What does this do?
This law renames the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park," with the new name automatically replacing the old one in federal laws, maps, and records. It also directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether nearby maritime, coastal defense, and military history sites, including the Salem Armory Visitor Center and Salem Armory Park, should be added to the park, with findings due to Congress within three years of funding.
Who does it affect?
This affects the National Park Service, which manages the site, and residents and visitors of Salem and surrounding communities.
Why does it matter?
The name change is largely formal and does not itself alter site management, but the study could eventually lead to an expanded park boundary. No immediate changes to public access, land ownership, or funding are required.
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- IntroducedMar 18, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
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Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-25.
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House · · Roll call 125
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- Result:
- Passed
- 382
- Nay
- 31
- 0
- 19
Republicans 182 yes, 31 no, 6 not voting · Democrats 200 yes, 13 not voting
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