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H.R. 2215 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Redesignates Salem Maritime National Historic Site as a National Historical Park. AI-read

Became law Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Latest action Jul 15, 2025

What it does

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jul 15, 2025 (Public Law). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.

Roll call votes

DateQuestionParty split (yea)Result
May 14, 2025
House roll 124
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassSalem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
D 200–0 · R 182–31
Passed
382–31

Latest action

Jul 15, 2025 · Became Public Law No: 119-25.