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Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

USA119th CongressHR-2215| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation officially redesignates the existing Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park . This change ensures that all legal and official references to the site will reflect its new designation as a National Historical Park. Furthermore, the Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive boundary study . This study will assess the suitability and feasibility of incorporating additional sites and resources within Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity into the newly expanded park. The focus of this evaluation includes areas significant for their maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history, such as the Salem Armory Visitor Center and Park. The Secretary is required to submit a report detailing the study's results, findings, and recommendations to Congress within three years of funding availability.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1647
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1161
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 13, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)
May 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.
May 13, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 14, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)
May 14, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 31 (Roll no. 125). (text: 5/13/2025 CR H1984)
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May 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 3, 2025
Presented to President.
Jul 15, 2025
Signed by President.
Jul 15, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-25.
Jul 16, 2025
Signed by President.
Jul 16, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-25.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1647
    Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act


  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1161
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 13, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)


  • May 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.


  • May 13, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 14, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)


  • May 14, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 31 (Roll no. 125). (text: 5/13/2025 CR H1984)
    View Vote


  • May 14, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 15, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 23, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 3, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • July 15, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • July 15, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-25.


  • July 16, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • July 16, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-25.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-1161: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
Congressional oversightHistoric sites and heritage areasMassachusettsParks, recreation areas, trails

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

USA119th CongressHR-2215| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
This legislation officially redesignates the existing Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park . This change ensures that all legal and official references to the site will reflect its new designation as a National Historical Park. Furthermore, the Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive boundary study . This study will assess the suitability and feasibility of incorporating additional sites and resources within Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity into the newly expanded park. The focus of this evaluation includes areas significant for their maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history, such as the Salem Armory Visitor Center and Park. The Secretary is required to submit a report detailing the study's results, findings, and recommendations to Congress within three years of funding availability.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1647
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1161
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 13, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)
May 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.
May 13, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 14, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)
May 14, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 31 (Roll no. 125). (text: 5/13/2025 CR H1984)
View Vote
May 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 3, 2025
Presented to President.
Jul 15, 2025
Signed by President.
Jul 15, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-25.
Jul 16, 2025
Signed by President.
Jul 16, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-25.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1647
    Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act


  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1161
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 13, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)


  • May 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.


  • May 13, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 14, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)


  • May 14, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 31 (Roll no. 125). (text: 5/13/2025 CR H1984)
    View Vote


  • May 14, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 15, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 23, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 3, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • July 15, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • July 15, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-25.


  • July 16, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • July 16, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-25.
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-1161: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHistoric sites and heritage areasMassachusettsParks, recreation areas, trails