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HR 2215 · 119th Congress · HouseEnacted

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

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In plain language: Visitors and residents in Salem, Massachusetts, may see federal park boundaries and services expand to cover more historic locations. The bill requires the Department of the Interior to study whether adding local maritime, coastal defense, and military sites—such as the Salem Armory Visitor Center and park—to the National Park System is practical and worthwhile. It also formally renames the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as a National Historical Park.

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Who it affects

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Who it burdens

  • Department of the InteriorRequires the Secretary to conduct a boundary study evaluating whether to expand the park to include nearby historic and military sites in Salem, Massachusetts, and to submit a report with findings and recommendations to Congress within three years of funds being made available (Sec. 3(a), Sec. 3(b)).provisional

Dollar-level funding (FEC sector totals) is coming in a later phase.

What it does

The provisions, in plain language.

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  1. Renames the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park and updates all federal maps, records, and documents to reflect the change.

    Sec. 2provisional

  2. Directs the Department of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of expanding the park to include nearby sites in and around Salem connected to maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history, including the Salem Armory Visitor Center and park.

    Sec. 3(a)provisional

  3. Requires the Department of the Interior to report the study's findings and recommendations to relevant congressional committees within three years after funding is provided.

    Sec. 3(b)provisional

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The record

How members voted on Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act.

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  • House · May 14, 2025 · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed

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Timeline

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  1. Jul 15, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-25.
  2. Jul 15, 2025Signed by President.
  3. Jul 3, 2025Presented to President.
  4. Jun 23, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Jun 18, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  6. Jun 18, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  7. Jun 18, 2025Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)
  8. Jun 18, 2025Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  9. May 15, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  10. May 14, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  11. May 14, 2025On 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)
  12. May 14, 2025Passed/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)
  13. May 14, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)
  14. May 13, 2025At 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.
  15. May 13, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.
  16. May 13, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)
  17. May 13, 2025Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  18. Mar 18, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  19. Mar 18, 2025Introduced in House
  1. Jul 15, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-25.
  2. Jul 15, 2025Signed by President.
  3. Jul 3, 2025Presented to President.
  4. Jun 18, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. Jun 18, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  6. May 14, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  7. May 14, 2025On 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)
  8. May 14, 2025Passed/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)
  9. Mar 18, 2025Introduced in House

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Civic Herald. “Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act (H.R. 2215, 119th Congress).” https://civicherald.app/bills/119-hr-2215. Congress.gov record as of Jul 27, 2026.

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