H.R. 2215 · Signed into law · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Sponsor: Seth Moulton (D-MA)

What it does

• Redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park.
• Directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a boundary study evaluating the suitability and feasibility of expanding the park to include additional sites and resources.
• Requires a report on whether additional maritime history, coastal defense, and military history sites in the study area should be included in the National Park System.

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Jul 15, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-25.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources