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H.R. 2215 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Moulton, Seth (D-MA) (Introduced 03/18/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.29 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/15/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-25. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Public Law: Public Law 119-25
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/18/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/18/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985) |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215. |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 05/14/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022) |
| 05/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/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) |
| 05/14/2025 | House floor actions | 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) |
| 05/14/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 05/15/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 06/18/2025 | Library of Congress | Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| 06/18/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459) |
| 06/18/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. |
| 06/18/2025 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. |
| 06/23/2025 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 07/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Presented to President. |
| 07/03/2025 | House floor actions | Presented to President. |
| 07/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 07/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 07/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-25. |
| 07/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-25. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park", and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text | Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act |
| Display Title | Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park", and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 06/18/2025 Discharged From |
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 05/15/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 03/18/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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