Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

This bill would rename the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and update all federal references to match. It also directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether nearby places in and around Salem, Massachusetts, should be added to the park. The study looks at sites tied to maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history, including National Guard and militia activity. It specifically mentions the Salem Armory Visitor Center and the adjacent Salem Armory Park as part of the study area. The Interior Department must send a report with results and recommendations within three years after funding is provided for the study.

Key points

• Who is affected: Residents and visitors in Salem, MA; the National Park System.
• What changes: The park’s name would change; a study could lead to adding more local historic sites to the park.
• When: The report is due within three years after study funds are made available.