Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Sponsored bySen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]MA· Introduced 26 March 2025

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

26 March 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 15 April 2026

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

This 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.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
26 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
26 March 2025 · IntroReferral

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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]MA

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Congressional oversightHistoric sites and heritage areasMassachusettsParks, recreation areas, trails

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