Summary

Renames the existing Salem maritime unit in the National Park System from a "National Historic Site" to a "National Historical Park," and treats all existing references to the old name as referring to the new name. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study to evaluate whether additional sites in and around Salem, Massachusetts, that reflect maritime history, coastal defenses, and military/National Guard and militia activity should be added to the park; the Secretary must report the study’s findings and recommendations to two congressional committees within three years after funding is available.

Key Points

• Officially redesignates the Salem maritime unit as a National Historical Park and treats prior references to the old name as referring to the new name.
• Directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a boundary study evaluating additions to the park focused on maritime, coastal defense, and military history.
• Requires a written report of the study’s results and recommendations to be sent to two congressional committees within three years after funding becomes available.
• Does not itself appropriate funds or authorize land acquisition or additions to the National Park System—those actions would require further steps.
• Triggers administrative updates across federal records, maps, signage, and interpretive materials to reflect the new designation.
• Potentially sets up future local impacts if the study recommends and Congress or the Administration pursues park expansion.
• Study timeline is contingent on availability of funding and begins when funds are made available.
• Focuses study topics to include local maritime heritage, coastal fortifications, and militia/National Guard history.

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