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Renames the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park and clarifies that any references to the old name in federal laws and documents now mean the new name. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether nearby sites in the Salem, Massachusetts area related to maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history (including National Guard and militia activity) should be added to the park. The Secretary must send a report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations to two Congressional committees by a set deadline.
Redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park (changes the official name).
Provides that any reference to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park.
The Secretary shall conduct a boundary study to evaluate the suitability and feasibility of including sites and resources in the study area in the National Park System, as part of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park (as redesignated by section 2(a)). The study must evaluate the study area’s maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history (including National Guard and militia activity).
The Secretary must submit a report to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate that contains the results of the study and any findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
The report required under subsection (b) must be submitted not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study required under subsection (a).
Last progress July 15, 2025 (6 months ago)
Introduced on March 18, 2025 by Seth Moulton
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
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Last progress March 26, 2025 (10 months ago)
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
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