Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

House Bill

H.R. 2215

119th Congress

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Became Public Law No: 119-25.

Introduced:Mar 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Seth Moulton

Representative

Democratic

MA-6

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill upgrades Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts to National Historical Park status and requires Interior to study whether additional historic maritime and military sites should be added to the park.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-25.

SponsorSeth Moulton (D-MA)

Introduced3/18/2025

StatusBecame Public Law No: 119-25.

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Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

This bill upgrades Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts to National Historical Park status and requires Interior to study whether additional historic maritime and military sites should be added to the park.

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This bill upgrades Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts to National Historical Park status and requires Interior to study whether additional historic maritime and military sites should be added to the park.

Bill Number: 2215
Sponsor: Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Introduced: 3/18/2025
Status: Became Public Law No: 119-25.
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Fact Sheet

Title: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
Bill Number: 2215
Sponsor: Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Status: Became Public Law No: 119-25.
Introduced: 3/18/2025
Summary: This bill upgrades Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts to National Historical Park status and requires Interior to study whether additional historic maritime and military sites should be added to the park.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill upgrades Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts to National Historical Park status and requires Interior to study whether additional historic maritime and military sites should be added to the park.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study ActThis bill redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. In addition, the bill 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Redesignates Salem Maritime site as National Historical Park
Orders boundary study for potential expansion
Evaluates inclusion of maritime and military history sites
Preserves Salem's historic maritime heritage

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Salem, Massachusetts would receive elevated national park status for its historic waterfront. Additional historic sites related to the city's maritime and military history could be added to federal protection.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Historic sites and heritage areas

Massachusetts

Parks, recreation areas, trails

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2215, 119th Congress (2025). "Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2215