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Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

H.R. 2215 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 2215119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/18/2025REP. MOULTOND-MA · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: DW-NOMINATE -0.29 (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

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SponsorRep. Moulton, Seth (D-MA) (Introduced 03/18/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.29 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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CommitteesSenate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action07/15/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-25.
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Public Law: Public Law 119-25

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Public Law (07/15/2025)

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

This act redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. In addition, the act directs the Department of the Interior to conduct and report on a boundary study. The study must evaluate the suitability and feasibility of including in the National Park System, as part of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, sites and resources in the study area associated with its maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history.

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Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 2215 EH: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2215

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act.

2.Salem Maritime National Historical Park (a)RedesignationThe Salem Maritime National Historic Site shall hereafter be known and designated as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. (b)References in lawAny reference to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park.

3.Boundary study (a)In generalThe Secretary shall conduct a boundary study to evaluate the suitability and feasibility of including in the National Park System, as part of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park (as redesignated by section 2(a)), sites and resources in the study area associated with the study area’s— (1)maritime history; (2)coastal defenses; and (3)military history, including National Guard and militia activity. (b)ReportNot later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing— (1)the results of the study; and (2)any findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary. (c)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2)Study areaThe term study area means Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity, and includes the Salem Armory Visitor Center building and adjacent Salem Armory Park. Passed the House of Representatives May 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

HR 2215 ENR: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-five H. R. 2215 AN ACT To redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act.

2.Salem Maritime National Historical Park (a)RedesignationThe Salem Maritime National Historic Site shall hereafter be known and designated as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. (b)References in lawAny reference to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park.

3.Boundary study (a)In generalThe Secretary shall conduct a boundary study to evaluate the suitability and feasibility of including in the National Park System, as part of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park (as redesignated by section 2(a)), sites and resources in the study area associated with the study area’s— (1)maritime history; (2)coastal defenses; and (3)military history, including National Guard and militia activity. (b)ReportNot later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing— (1)the results of the study; and (2)any findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary. (c)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2)Study areaThe term study area means Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity, and includes the Salem Armory Visitor Center building and adjacent Salem Armory Park. Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 2215 IH: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-18 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2215IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 18, 2025Mr. Moulton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act.

2.Salem Maritime National Historical Park (a)RedesignationThe Salem Maritime National Historic Site shall hereafter be known and designated as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. (b)References in lawAny reference to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park.

3.Boundary study (a)In generalThe Secretary shall conduct a boundary study to evaluate the suitability and feasibility of including in the National Park System, as part of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park (as redesignated by section 2(a)), sites and resources in the study area associated with the study area’s— (1)maritime history; (2)coastal defenses; and (3)military history, including National Guard and militia activity. (b)ReportNot later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing— (1)the results of the study; and (2)any findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary. (c)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2)Study areaThe term study area means Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity, and includes the Salem Armory Visitor Center building and adjacent Salem Armory Park.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 2215 : Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2215IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 15, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act.2.Salem Maritime National Historical Park(a)RedesignationThe Salem Maritime National Historic Site shall hereafter be known and designated as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park.(b)References in lawAny reference to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park.3.Boundary study(a)In generalThe Secretary shall conduct a boundary study to evaluate the suitability and feasibility of including in the National Park System, as part of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park (as redesignated by section 2(a)), sites and resources in the study area associated with the study area’s—(1)maritime history; (2)coastal defenses; and(3)military history, including National Guard and militia activity.(b)ReportNot later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing—(1)the results of the study; and(2)any findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary. (c)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2)Study areaThe term study area means Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity, and includes the Salem Armory Visitor Center building and adjacent Salem Armory Park.Passed the House of Representatives May 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

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All Actions (23)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/18/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/18/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/18/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
05/13/2025House floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
05/13/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)
05/13/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.
05/13/2025House floor actionsAt 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.
05/14/2025House floor actionsConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)
05/14/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: 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)
05/14/2025House floor actionsOn 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)
05/14/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05/15/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
06/18/2025Library of CongressSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
06/18/2025SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)
06/18/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
06/18/2025SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
06/23/2025SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
07/03/2025Library of CongressPresented to President.
07/03/2025House floor actionsPresented to President.
07/15/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
07/15/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
07/15/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-25.
07/15/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-25.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park", and for other purposes.
Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textSalem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textSalem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseSalem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
Display TitleSalem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedSalem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park", and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (0)

There are no cosponsors of this bill.

Committees (3)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee06/18/2025 Discharged From
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee05/15/2025 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee03/18/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (4)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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