Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Sponsored byRep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]MA· Introduced 18 March 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-25.

15 July 2025·1 year ago

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Public Law · Updated 15 June 2026

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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23 actions

Became Public Law No: 119-25.
15 July 2025 · President
Signed by President.
15 July 2025 · President
Signed by President.
15 July 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-25.
15 July 2025 · BecameLaw
Presented to President.
3 July 2025 · Floor
Presented to President.
3 July 2025 · President
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
23 June 2025 · Floor
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)
18 June 2025 · Discharge
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
18 June 2025 · Committee
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
18 June 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
18 June 2025 · Floor
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
15 May 2025 · IntroReferral
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)
14 May 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
14 May 2025 · Floor
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)
14 May 2025 · Floor
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)
14 May 2025 · Floor
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
13 May 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)
13 May 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.
13 May 2025 · Floor
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.
13 May 2025 · Floor

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Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]MA

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Congressional oversightHistoric sites and heritage areasMassachusettsParks, recreation areas, trails

Committees

Natural Resources Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To18 Mar 2025
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To15 May 2025
- Discharged From18 Jun 2025

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