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H.R. 2215 119th Congress House

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Official title: To redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park", and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 18, 2025 Introduced by: Seth Moulton Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Congressional oversightHistoric sites and heritage areasMassachusettsParks, recreation areas, trails
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 15, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-25.
Jul 15, 2025
Signed by President.
Jul 3, 2025
Presented to President.
Jun 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 18, 2025
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 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
May 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 14, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)
May 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2025
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)
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 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.
May 13, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)
May 13, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 14, 2025 House · vote #125 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 382–31 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 15, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-25.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2215: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2215/
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"H.R. 2215: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2215/.
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